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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWilson, Harry Leon,
_d1867-1939
245 1 4 _aThe Seeker
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-08
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects,
520 _a"The Seeker" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small village and follows the life of young Bernal Linford, navigating childhood joys, family dynamics, and the complexities of belief, particularly about Santa Claus. The narrative explores themes of innocence, the pursuit of understanding in a faith-heavy environment, and the allure of rebellion against authority. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Bernal and his older brother Allan, who grapple with the existence of Santa Claus, represented through their interaction with Clytemnestra, their caretaker. Bernal’s skepticism grows as he confronts the idea of belief versus reality, culminating in a poignant moment of realization about faith and disappointment. The chapters detail Bernal’s internal struggles, his reflections on family, and the influence of his grandfather, Reverend Allan Delcher, as they delve into the complexities of their lives marked by strict religious tenets and the expectations of their community. As Bernal seeks understanding in a world filled with "evil or good," readers are invited into his introspective journey that poses critical questions about faith, identity, and the nature of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
700 1 _aO'Neill, Rose Cecil,
_d1874-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15797
999 _c57185
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