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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWhitlock, Brand,
_d1869-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Turn of the Balance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-19
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Turn of the Balance" by Brand Whitlock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Elizabeth Ward and the Koerner family, exploring themes of social class, justice, and personal responsibility within the context of a snow-laden winter in a small town. As we delve into Elizabeth's world of privilege, we also encounter Gusta, a maid whose father's recent accident serves as a poignant contrast to Elizabeth's comfortable life. The opening of the novel introduces Elizabeth Ward, who delights in the beauty of the first snowfall while dealing with the mundanity of her daily responsibilities. As she navigates her privileged life, the narrative shifts to Gusta Koerner, who faces the harsh realities of her family's struggles following her father's injury in a railroad accident. The contrasting experiences between Elizabeth, with her light-hearted outlook, and Gusta, burdened by familial responsibilities and societal expectations, set the stage for poignant developments that explore broader themes of justice and morality in the face of personal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSocial problems -- Fiction
653 _aCriminals -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 -- Fiction
700 1 _aHambidge, Jay,
_d1867-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40398
999 _c81237
_d81237