Samuel the Seeker by Upton Sinclair
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"Samuel the Seeker" by Upton Sinclair is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Samuel who is raised by his father, old Ephraim Prescott, in a rural setting. With a family background steeped in ideals of individualism and a strong connection to American values, Samuel is instilled with a sense of adventure and the quest for truth as he matures into his
late teenage years. When turmoil strikes as the family ventures toward the lure of city life, Samuel embarks on a journey of seeking not only a life of purpose but also the essence of human dignity amidst the harsh realities of society. The opening of the book establishes Samuel's background and the influential figures in his life, particularly his father, whose teachings instill in him values from the Bible and the spirit of America. As he grows older, Samuel grapples with the stark contrast between his idyllic upbringing and the harshness of the world he encounters. The narrative progresses through scenes that highlight his struggles, such as navigating poverty and the crash of his family's finances due to societal changes. By the end of the opening chapters, Samuel is ready to walk into the city, filled with both anticipation and uncertainty about his future. His adventure begins amidst a backdrop of societal issues, setting the stage for his evolving understanding of life and the notions of success, survival, and moral duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
|---|---|
| Title | Samuel the Seeker |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Franks, Charles Aldarondo, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Socialism -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5961 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05961-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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