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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 4 _aThe Kentons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-24
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Kentons" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story focuses on the lives of the Kenton family, particularly Judge Kenton and his children, as they navigate personal relationships, societal expectations, and their individual aspirations in a small Midwestern town. Themes of familial loyalty, the struggle between tradition and modernity, and the complexities of youthful love emerge as central elements throughout the narrative. The opening of "The Kentons" introduces the reader to the Kenton family and their comfortable life in Tuskingum. Judge Kenton is portrayed as a man who is proud of his family and their community, reflected in his long-standing connections and his past as a soldier. The narrative details the dynamics between him, his wife, and their children, highlighting the tensions and affections that characterize their relationships. As their daughter Ellen becomes involved with a young man named Bittridge, the family faces a crisis that forces them to confront their values and the influence of societal expectations on their lives. The complexities of love, duty, and personal desires begin to unfold against the backdrop of family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aOhio -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aEurope -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3362
999 _c45433
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