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LoC No.: 07036502
Title: The Jucklins: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Jacqueline Jeremy
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Jucklins: A Novel" by Opie Percival Read is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The novel unfolds in a rural Southern setting, focusing on the life of Bill Hawes, an awkward young man struggling to find his place in a world that frequently ridicules him for his perceived laziness and clumsiness. As the story begins, it dives into themes of self-identity, societal expectations, and the yearning for acceptance, particularly within the context of family dynamics and community relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Bill Hawes, who reflects on his childhood experiences and the laughter he faced from his family and peers, especially in comparison to his more adept brothers. Bill's childhood is marked by an incident where he attempts to outdo his brother Ed by cheating some gypsies in a horse trade, only for the plan to backfire spectacularly, resulting in a comedy of errors that isolates him further. As he matures, Bill wrestles with his reputation as "Lazy Bill," while secretly yearning for respect and the possibility of personal achievement, including aspiring to become a lawyer. The narration sets the stage for his future encounters and aspirations, notably foreshadowing the complexities of his relationships with neighbors, particularly a girl named Guinea, who captivates his attention, adding layers to his somewhat tumultuous journey of self-discovery and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Read, Opie Percival, 1852-1939
EBook No.: 26499
Published: Aug 31, 2008
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: North Carolina -- Fiction
Subject: Mountain people -- North Carolina -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07036502
Title: The Jucklins: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Jacqueline Jeremy
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Jucklins: A Novel" by Opie Percival Read is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The novel unfolds in a rural Southern setting, focusing on the life of Bill Hawes, an awkward young man struggling to find his place in a world that frequently ridicules him for his perceived laziness and clumsiness. As the story begins, it dives into themes of self-identity, societal expectations, and the yearning for acceptance, particularly within the context of family dynamics and community relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Bill Hawes, who reflects on his childhood experiences and the laughter he faced from his family and peers, especially in comparison to his more adept brothers. Bill's childhood is marked by an incident where he attempts to outdo his brother Ed by cheating some gypsies in a horse trade, only for the plan to backfire spectacularly, resulting in a comedy of errors that isolates him further. As he matures, Bill wrestles with his reputation as "Lazy Bill," while secretly yearning for respect and the possibility of personal achievement, including aspiring to become a lawyer. The narration sets the stage for his future encounters and aspirations, notably foreshadowing the complexities of his relationships with neighbors, particularly a girl named Guinea, who captivates his attention, adding layers to his somewhat tumultuous journey of self-discovery and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Read, Opie Percival, 1852-1939
EBook No.: 26499
Published: Aug 31, 2008
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: North Carolina -- Fiction
Subject: Mountain people -- North Carolina -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.