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_aHolland, J. G. _q(Josiah Gilbert), _d1819-1881 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSevenoaks: A Story of Today |
| 246 | 1 | _aSevenoaks: A Story of To-day | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Sevenoaks: A Story of Today" by J. G. Holland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story provides a vivid depiction of a small town called Sevenoaks, exploring the lives of its townsfolk and focusing on characters like Miss Butterworth, a spirited and courageous woman who advocates for the poor, and Robert Belcher, a wealthy mill owner who embodies the greed and corruption present in the community. The narrative seems to delve into social issues such as poverty and the welfare of the insane. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the town of Sevenoaks, characterized by its setting along a river and the significant influence of Belcher and his mill on the community. The chapter highlights Miss Butterworth's visit to Belcher, where she confronts him regarding the mistreatment of the town's poor, particularly concerning a man named Paul Benedict who has fallen into madness due to misfortune and neglect. Their conversation exposes the stark divide between social classes and the moral failings of those in power. Additionally, various townspeople, including the minister Mr. Snow, grapple with their complicity in the status quo, setting the stage for a conflict surrounding social justice that is central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDidactic fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSocial problems -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPolitical fiction | ||
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