George Leatrim by Susanna Moodie
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"George Leatrim" by Susanna Moodie is a historical fiction novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of morality, faith, and the consequences of wrongful accusations, focusing on the life of Dr. Leatrim and his son, George, whose tragic fate serves as a poignant reflection on the fragility of human relationships and the harshness of judgment. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a church community and the personal
struggles of its central characters, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of love, duty, and forgiveness. The plot centers around Dr. George Leatrim, a stern and zealous clergyman, who discovers that a significant amount of money from the church's poor box has been stolen. He suspects his beloved son, George, who is depicted as sensitive and innocent, despite the accusations of the family servant, Ralph Wilson. Ralph deceitfully claims to have witnessed George committing the theft, leading to a heartbreaking confrontation between father and son. In a moment of rash judgment, Dr. Leatrim punishes George without fully understanding the situation, resulting in a tragic unraveling of familial bonds. The consequences of the father's harshness culminate in George's untimely death, which ultimately leads Dr. Leatrim to profound regret and a path toward spiritual enlightenment, seeking redemption from his wronged son and the community he serves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | George Leatrim |
| Credits | Produced by Barry Simpson, Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6454 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06454-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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