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_aChurchill, Winston, _d1871-1947 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 1 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dwelling-Place_of_Light | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-10-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Pat Castevans and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 1" by Winston Churchill is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Edward Bumpus, a middle-aged man who grapples with feelings of loss, dislocation, and nostalgia for an earlier, more certain world amidst the upheaval of modern industrial society. The story explores themes of identity and the struggles of individual members of his family, particularly as they adapt to the changing dynamics of their environment. The opening of the novel introduces Edward Bumpus, now a gatekeeper at a mill in Hampton, a stark contrast from the dignified roots of his family in New England. He reflects on his past and the socioeconomic shifts that have led him to this point, filled with an existential bewilderment. We meet Edward's family, including his wife Hannah and their daughters, Janet and Lise, each of whom embodies different responses to their circumstances. While Edward clings to the past through genealogical obsession, Hannah's fatalism about life’s struggles shapes her practical approach to family duties. Conversely, Janet desires a more expansive life than what her reality permits, and Lise finds distraction in the allure of modern pleasures. Their lives interweave against the backdrop of a changing America, filled with both opportunities and societal shifts that further complicate their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aStrikes and lockouts -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWorking class women -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTextile industry -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3646 |
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