In the three zones by Frederic Jesup Stimson
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"In the Three Zones" by Frederic Jesup Stimson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of idealism, materialism, and the complexities of human relationships through the journey of its main character, Rousseau Tetherby. Tetherby’s struggles with his health and the intellectual debates he encounters at college set the stage for his interactions with key figures around him, particularly a mysterious German professor named Dr. Materialismus. The
opening of the novel establishes Rousseau Tetherby as a thoughtful and somewhat troubled character, originating from a cold region of Maine where people engage deeply with philosophical discussions. As he adjusts to life at a university where he develops a passion for debate, he becomes entangled in the ideas propagated by Dr. Materialismus, who represents scientific detachment and materialism. Their conversations challenge Tetherby’s beliefs and lead him to encounter both friendship and rivalry, particularly concerning the captivating Althea Hardy, a woman who embodies the emotional depth that Tetherby yearns for. Ultimately, the beginning of the story sets up a rich exploration of conflicting ideologies and human connections against the backdrop of Tetherby's struggles with his own identity and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stimson, Frederic Jesup, 1855-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | In the three zones |
| Alternate Title | In the 3 zones |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner's Sons,1893. |
| Contents | Dr. Materialismus: his hypothesis worked out -- An Alabama courtship: its simplicities and its complexities -- Los Caraqueños: being the history of Don Sebastian Marques del Torre and of Dolores, his wife, Condesa de Luna. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68351 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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