Paul Rundel: A Novel by Will N. Harben

"Paul Rundel: A Novel" by Will N. Harben is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the southern mountain village of Grayson and revolves around Paul Rundel, a young boy struggling against the hardships of life shaped by his difficult family circumstances and societal challenges. The narrative explores themes of ambition, violence, and the desire for a better life, drawing attention to the protagonist’s turbulent environment. The opening of the novel introduces the daily life and struggles of the main character, Paul Rundel, and the people around him, particularly Cynthia and Silas Tye, who express concern for his well-being. As Paul encounters bullies and navigates the challenges posed by his turbulent home life, he demonstrates an intense and passionate spirit. The chapter sets the stage for his internal conflicts and the external obstacles he faces, including his father’s deteriorating health and the societal pressure from individuals like Jim Hoag. The scene is rich in characterization and establishes the world around Paul, highlighting the themes of resilience and the struggle for respect and identity in an unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919
Title Paul Rundel: A Novel
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Reading Level Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Ku Klux Klan (19th century) -- Fiction
Subject Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
Subject Georgia -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 50898
Release Date
Last Update Oct 22, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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