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Title: An Unofficial Patriot

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "An Unofficial Patriot" by Helen H. Gardener is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces the life of Griffith Davenport, a clergyman with a complicated past as a former slave-owner in Virginia. It explores themes of morality, law, and personal belief, particularly as they pertain to the institution of slavery and the evolving societal norms of the time. Through Griffith's character, the novel delves into the conflicts between his upbringing and the principles of justice and humanity he struggles to reconcile. The opening of the novel establishes Griffith's background and the tension in his life. It reveals him as a product of his environment, having been raised as a slave-owner yet finding himself increasingly at odds with the implications of that heritage in a changing world. As Griffith grapples with his conscience and the moral dilemmas posed by his past, the narrative foreshadows his journey towards a deeper understanding of freedom, ethics, and personal conviction. The chapters highlight key moments from his youth, the impact of Methodism on his beliefs, and the burgeoning doubts about slavery that challenge his life and values, setting the stage for the broader conflicts he will face as he seeks to navigate his identity as both a Southern gentleman and a man of God in turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925

EBook No.: 42328

Published: Mar 13, 2013

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: An Unofficial Patriot

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "An Unofficial Patriot" by Helen H. Gardener is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces the life of Griffith Davenport, a clergyman with a complicated past as a former slave-owner in Virginia. It explores themes of morality, law, and personal belief, particularly as they pertain to the institution of slavery and the evolving societal norms of the time. Through Griffith's character, the novel delves into the conflicts between his upbringing and the principles of justice and humanity he struggles to reconcile. The opening of the novel establishes Griffith's background and the tension in his life. It reveals him as a product of his environment, having been raised as a slave-owner yet finding himself increasingly at odds with the implications of that heritage in a changing world. As Griffith grapples with his conscience and the moral dilemmas posed by his past, the narrative foreshadows his journey towards a deeper understanding of freedom, ethics, and personal conviction. The chapters highlight key moments from his youth, the impact of Methodism on his beliefs, and the burgeoning doubts about slavery that challenge his life and values, setting the stage for the broader conflicts he will face as he seeks to navigate his identity as both a Southern gentleman and a man of God in turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925

EBook No.: 42328

Published: Mar 13, 2013

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.