Mr. Crewe's Career — Volume 1 by Winston Churchill
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Author | Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
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Title | Mr. Crewe's Career — Volume 1 |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Crewe%27s_Career |
Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Credits | Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger |
Summary | "Mr. Crewe's Career — Volume 1" by Winston Churchill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hilary Vane, an esteemed lawyer and trustee, whose life is complicated by the troubled relationship with his wild son, Austen. The narrative explores themes of familial conflict, societal expectations, and personal integrity against the backdrop of a changing America, marked by the influence of railroads and politics. The opening of the narrative introduces Hilary Vane, who takes pride in his respectable status as a lawyer and a member of the community, while simultaneously grappling with the shame and frustration connected to his son Austen, whose reckless behavior has earned him notoriety. The tension between father and son is palpable, stemming from the contrasting values they embody—Hilary's conservative and cautious approach to life versus Austen's adventurous and defiant spirit. The early chapters also hint at Austen's return home after a tumultuous past, setting the stage for a reunion fraught with unresolved emotions and the possible clash of ideals that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Didactic fiction |
Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
Subject | Political fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 3681 |
Release Date | Oct 16, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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