Claire: The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, by a Blind Author by Leslie Burton Blades
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"Claire: The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, by a Blind Author" by Leslie Burton Blades is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the introduction of Lawrence Gordon, a blind man, who is depicted in a harrowing struggle for survival after a shipwreck. The narrative explores the themes of love, resilience, and the human spirit, particularly as Lawrence encounters Claire, a woman who, after the disaster,
becomes an integral part of his journey. At the start of the novel, Lawrence is thrown into chaos during a fierce storm at sea, leading to the shipwreck that leaves him fighting for his life in the turbulent waters. Struggling against his blindness and the overwhelming waves, he manages to make his way to a nearby beach, where he discovers Claire, who has also survived but is injured. As they begin to work together to find food and shelter, their dynamic is characterized by mutual dependency and philosophical conversations about life, survival, and the human connection. The initial chapters set the stage for a complex relationship that develops amidst their physical struggles and mental reflections, hinting at the emotional depths they will explore as they face the challenges of survival together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blades, Leslie Burton, 1891- |
|---|---|
| Title | Claire: The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, by a Blind Author |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Blind -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30261 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30261-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 655 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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