Solomon by Constance Fenimore Woolson
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About this eBook
| Author | Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894 |
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| Contributor | O'Reilly, John Boyle, 1844-1890 |
| Title | Solomon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Solomon -- Wilhelmina -- St. Clair Flats -- The lady of the little fishing -- Macarius the monk. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, National Library of Canada and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Solomon" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures life in Ohio's coal country, particularly through the experiences of a group of travelers exploring a quaint German community and its people, including the intriguing character of Solomon, a coal miner and painter. The opening portion introduces us to the Ohio landscape as two travelers journey through the coal country, captivated by the valleys and the simplicity of the life within a German community. As they explore, they encounter the community's residents, like the melancholy hostess of a dilapidated house sharing tales of her artist husband, Solomon, who struggles between his ambition in art and the drudgery of coal mining. This section vividly sets the stage for exploring themes of love, ambition, and loss as it juxtaposes the gritty reality of life as a miner against the desires for artistic fulfillment and personal connection. The dialogues and descriptions hint at deeper emotional undercurrents that may shape the characters’ destinies as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38998 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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