The Restless Sex by Robert W. Chambers
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About this eBook
| Creator | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Stevens, William Dodge, 1870-1942 |
| Title | The Restless Sex |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Restless Sex" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of family, neglect, and the cyclical nature of hardship, focusing on the lives of its characters, particularly a little girl named Stephanie Quest, whose unfortunate beginnings as the child of drug-addicted parents set her on a tumultuous path. The narrative explores the impacts of her upbringing and the contrasting life that awaits her as she becomes entwined with John Cleland, a wealthy man seeking purpose and companionship. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the bleak existence of Stephanie Quest, who is depicted as a lonely child born to neglectful and irresponsible parents. Through a backdrop of urban decay, we learn about her tumultuous family history and the struggles faced by her drug-addicted mother and father. As the story unfolds, Cleland, seeking to fill the void in his own life after losing his wife, decides to take in Stephanie, aiming to rescue her from a dismal fate. The opening sets the tone for a deep exploration of human connections amid adversity, illustrating how one person's decision can profoundly affect another's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53289 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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