A Far Country — Volume 1 by Winston Churchill
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"A Far Country — Volume 1" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative is presented through the eyes of Hugh Paret, a character who reflects on his life experiences amid the prevailing romantic ideals of American culture. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations as it follows Hugh's coming-of-age journey. The opening of the volume
introduces the protagonist, Hugh Paret, who provides insights into his childhood and upbringing. He details his early influences, including the contrasting values of his Calvinist father and his more romantic aspirations. Through vivid descriptions of his home life, familial relationships, and early adventures with friends, Hugh reveals his struggles between conformity and self-expression. The narrative hints at his creative inclinations and the pressures he faces as he grows up in a society that often stifles individuality, setting the stage for the inner conflicts and narratives that are likely to unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Far Country — Volume 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Far_Country_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Upper class families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religion and sociology -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ethics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3736 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03736-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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