02243cam a22003013u 4500 24220 UtSlPG 20260610133545.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940 The Tyranny of the Dark Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-08 Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Yingling, David Garcia, Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Tyranny of the Dark" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore the complex interplay between the constraints of societal expectations and the quest for personal freedom, particularly through the character of Viola Lambert, a young woman caught between her aspirations for a musical career and the oppressive influences of those around her, including a mysterious clergyman. At the start of the tale, the reader is introduced to Colorow, a small village surrounded by majestic mountains. Viola, who is depicted as longing for adventure and artistic expression, encounters a stranger, Dr. Serviss, who is captivated by her beauty and spirit. Their meeting unfolds against the backdrop of Viola's challenging relationships, especially with her manipulative pastor, Anthony Clarke, and her mother, who harbors her own ambitions intertwined with Viola's fate. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of themes such as repression, individuality, and the tension between light and darkness, as Viola navigates her desires amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spiritualism -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24220 65221 65221