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LoC No.: 07036502

Title: The Jucklins: A Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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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: 59

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.

urn:gutenberg:26499:2 2008-08-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Read, Opie Percival en urn:lccn:07036502 1
2024-11-06T01:55:14Z The Jucklins: A Novel

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: 59

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.

urn:gutenberg:26499:3 2008-08-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Read, Opie Percival en urn:lccn:07036502 1