The Untempered Wind by Joanna E. Wood
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| Author | Wood, Joanna E. (Joanna Ellen), 1867-1927 |
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| Title | The Untempered Wind |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Untempered Wind" by Joanna E. Wood is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex emotional landscape of Myron Holder, a woman in a rural village grappling with societal shame and personal despair after becoming a mother outside of marriage. The narrative begins to delve into her life and the harsh judgments she faces from those around her, painting a portrait of struggle against the backdrop of a judgmental community. The opening of the novel introduces us to the setting of Jamestown, filled with ordinary life and the season's freshness as spring arrives. Amongst familiar scenes, we first meet Myron Holder, whose determination and sorrow are palpable as she navigates her duties and the scorn surrounding her. Despite the ongoing bustle of village life, Myron is enveloped in a profound loneliness, haunted by her status as a mother bearing societal judgment. The initial chapters provide insight into her character, illustrating the burden of shame she carries and hinting at the deeper struggles she must confront as she faces both her grandmother's disdain and the gossipy community that defines her existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ontario -- Fiction |
| Subject | Single mothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Ontario -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58987 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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