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Title: A Cry in the Wilderness
Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Cry in the Wilderness" by Mary E. Waller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Marcia Farrell, a young woman seeking escape from the oppressive atmosphere of New York City after a long illness. This quest leads her to a position as a companion to an elderly woman on a farm in Canada, illuminating themes of identity, belonging, and resilience as Marcia grapples with her past and hopes for a new life. The opening of the novel establishes Marcia's discontent with city life as she expresses frustration at the commercialism and harsh conditions she faces. After a particularly taxing day, she makes the impulsive decision to pursue an advertisement for work that promises the fresh air and tranquility of rural existence. The narrative shifts between her physical journey and her emotional struggles, including sharing her background with a woman named Delia Beaseley, who serves as a go-between for her potential employment. As Marcia confronts her personal history, including the mystery surrounding her family, the text foreshadows an exploration of themes that will shape her journey in the wilderness of self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella), 1855-1938
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 34396
Published: Nov 22, 2010
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Québec (Province) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Cry in the Wilderness
Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Cry in the Wilderness" by Mary E. Waller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Marcia Farrell, a young woman seeking escape from the oppressive atmosphere of New York City after a long illness. This quest leads her to a position as a companion to an elderly woman on a farm in Canada, illuminating themes of identity, belonging, and resilience as Marcia grapples with her past and hopes for a new life. The opening of the novel establishes Marcia's discontent with city life as she expresses frustration at the commercialism and harsh conditions she faces. After a particularly taxing day, she makes the impulsive decision to pursue an advertisement for work that promises the fresh air and tranquility of rural existence. The narrative shifts between her physical journey and her emotional struggles, including sharing her background with a woman named Delia Beaseley, who serves as a go-between for her potential employment. As Marcia confronts her personal history, including the mystery surrounding her family, the text foreshadows an exploration of themes that will shape her journey in the wilderness of self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella), 1855-1938
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 34396
Published: Nov 22, 2010
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Québec (Province) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.