Juggernaut: A Veiled Record by George Cary Eggleston and Dolores Marbourg

"Juggernaut: A Veiled Record" by George Cary Eggleston and Dolores Marbourg is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Edgar Braine, a young man who experiences a tumultuous journey filled with ambition, moral dilemmas, and personal transformation. The book delves into themes of power, moral integrity, and the complexities of human ambition as Braine navigates his life and choices leading up to a drastic event. The opening of the book presents Edgar Braine in a moment of unexpected joy on the morning of his suicide, showcasing his ambitions and aspirations for success, love, and respect within his community. As he engages in his editorial work at the Thebes Daily Enterprise, he interacts with the colorful, humorous figures around him, such as the genial but exasperating local editor Mose Harbell. However, this lively atmosphere contrasts sharply with Braine's inner turmoil and foreshadows the critical decisions he faces that will lead him down a dark path. The narrative begins to explore the conflicting nature of his character, hinting at the philosophical and ethical battles that will define his fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911
Author Marbourg, Dolores, 1870-1934
Title Juggernaut: A Veiled Record
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Political fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 39922
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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