The Son of My Friend by T. S. Arthur
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| Author | Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 |
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| Title | The Son of My Friend |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "The Son of My Friend" by T. S. Arthur is a poignant narrative that explores the perils of social drinking and its devastating impact on individuals and families. Written in the mid-19th century, the book serves as a temperance tale, which was a common literary form of that era focused on the moral and social issues related to alcohol consumption. Through its story, the book aims to convey the dangers of drinking as it intersects with social customs and individual responsibility. The narrative centers around the protagonist, Agnes, who grapples with the decision to host a party that is expected to feature alcohol, despite her husband’s concerns about its potential consequences. As the story unfolds, the guest of honor, Albert Martindale, a promising young man recently returned from war, succumbs to the temptations presented at the party, ultimately resulting in tragic consequences. The party, an event meant for celebration, becomes a perilous ground where youthful innocence is compromised. The repercussions of Agnes’s choice to serve alcohol lead to Albert’s untimely death, as he unwittingly falls into the treacherous waters after being intoxicated. The tale serves as a stark warning about the societal pressures to conform to drinking norms and the heavy weight of personal responsibility that accompanies social engagements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Temperance -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4623 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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