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100 1 _aComstock, Harriet T.
_q(Harriet Theresa),
_d1860-1943
245 1 0 _aJoyce of the North Woods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-09
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Joyce of the North Woods" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Joyce Birkdale, a young woman navigating the complexities of love and relationships against the backdrop of the small, insular community of St. Angé. The novel explores themes of desire, jealousy, and the struggle for identity amidst societal expectations, with Joyce caught between two men: the rugged Jude Lauzoon and the more refined John Gaston, whose arrival shifts everything for her. The opening of the story introduces Jude Lauzoon, who is consumed by jealousy and rage after learning about Joyce's growing affection for Gaston. As he lies on Beacon Hill contemplating his feelings, we witness his turbulent thoughts and emotional turmoil. Through the interjection of a little boy, Billy, who innocently reveals the romantic entanglements, the stage is set for conflict. Joyce is portrayed as innocent yet awakening to her own desires, and her interactions with both Jude and Gaston lay the groundwork for the drama that will unfold in their relationships. The various dynamics among these characters and the setting of St. Angé suggest a rich exploration of interpersonal conflicts and the changing roles of women during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
700 1 _aCassel, John Harmon,
_d1872-1961
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19225
999 _c60610
_d60610