Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight by Mathew Joseph Holt

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Author Holt, Mathew Joseph, 1866-
LoC No. 20022862
Title Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight" by Mathew Joseph Holt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around John Cornwall, a young lawyer who navigates life and relationships as he embarks on a career in Harlan, Kentucky, amidst the backdrop of coal mining and rural life. The story delves into themes of ambition, community, and the contrast between city and mountain living through Cornwall’s interactions with various characters, including the Saylor family and Mary, a mountain girl. At the start of the novel, we meet John Cornwall, who is introduced through a stream of light-hearted observations about life and the characters within it. The opening chapter details his modest upbringing and aspirations as he moves to Harlan for work with the Pittsburgh Coal & Coke Company. Cornwall's journey takes him to the Saylor family, where he is drawn to Mary, a mountain girl with aspirations of her own. Cornwall’s arrival in Harlan sets the stage for various interactions and developments, illuminating the cultural contrasts between the young lawyer's city background and the traditions of the mountain community he encounters. The atmosphere is characterized by a playful yet poignant exploration of hope, ambition, and the human experience within the socio-economic landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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