The Read, Opie Percival 1852-1939 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Jucklins: A Novel" by Opie Percival Read is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The novel unfolds in a rural Southern setting, focusing on the life of Bill Hawes, an awkward young man struggling to find his place in a world that frequently ridicules him for his perceived laziness and clumsiness. As the story begins, it dives into themes of self-identity, societal expectations, and the yearning for acceptance, particularly within the context of family dynamics and community relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Bill Hawes, who reflects on his childhood experiences and the laughter he faced from his family and peers, especially in comparison to his more adept brothers. Bill's childhood is marked by an incident where he attempts to outdo his brother Ed by cheating some gypsies in a horse trade, only for the plan to backfire spectacularly, resulting in a comedy of errors that isolates him further. As he matures, Bill wrestles with his reputation as "Lazy Bill," while secretly yearning for respect and the possibility of personal achievement, including aspiring to become a lawyer. The narration sets the stage for his future encounters and aspirations, notably foreshadowing the complexities of his relationships with neighbors, particularly a girl named Guinea, who captivates his attention, adding layers to his somewhat tumultuous journey of self-discovery and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-08-31 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified North Carolina -- Fiction Mountain people -- North Carolina -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 07036502 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26499 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26499 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133615.0 26499