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Title: The Inside of the Cup — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Inside of the Cup — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rapidly changing Midwestern American city, emphasizing themes of prosperity and societal transformation. The story explores the lives of several families and their connections to the church, focusing particularly on Dr. Asa Waring, his family dynamics, and the evolving role of religion amid modernity. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Waring family, who are emblematic of the old guard resisting societal changes brought about by new prosperity. Asa Waring clings to his large, Victorian home despite the encroachment of modernity and the departure of his neighbors to more fashionable areas. The opening scenes depict a lively family dinner where the younger generation exhibits ambivalence toward traditional beliefs and values, particularly regarding church attendance and the role of the new rector, Mr. Hodder. Conversations reveal a mix of nostalgia and critique, reflecting the growing disconnection between faith and modern life, as well as the generational tensions faced by the characters. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of faith, morality, and the challenges of adapting to a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
EBook No.: 5356
Published: Oct 17, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Fiction
Subject: Attitude change -- Fiction
Subject: Christian ethics -- Fiction
Subject: Conscience -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Inside of the Cup — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Inside of the Cup — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rapidly changing Midwestern American city, emphasizing themes of prosperity and societal transformation. The story explores the lives of several families and their connections to the church, focusing particularly on Dr. Asa Waring, his family dynamics, and the evolving role of religion amid modernity. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Waring family, who are emblematic of the old guard resisting societal changes brought about by new prosperity. Asa Waring clings to his large, Victorian home despite the encroachment of modernity and the departure of his neighbors to more fashionable areas. The opening scenes depict a lively family dinner where the younger generation exhibits ambivalence toward traditional beliefs and values, particularly regarding church attendance and the role of the new rector, Mr. Hodder. Conversations reveal a mix of nostalgia and critique, reflecting the growing disconnection between faith and modern life, as well as the generational tensions faced by the characters. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of faith, morality, and the challenges of adapting to a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
EBook No.: 5356
Published: Oct 17, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Fiction
Subject: Attitude change -- Fiction
Subject: Christian ethics -- Fiction
Subject: Conscience -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.