| Author |
Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs., 1843-1926 |
| Title |
Earle Wayne's nobility
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| Original Publication |
United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1881, copyright 1882, copyright 1903, copyright 1908.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Earle Wayne's Nobility" by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Earle Wayne, a young man wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, and the struggles he faces as he navigates the trials of prison life and seeks to clear his name. The narrative also highlights Editha Dalton, a devoted friend who believes in his innocence and stands by him, grappling with her own emotions and societal pressures throughout the unfolding drama. At the start of the book, a tense courtroom scene sets the stage for Earle Wayne's conviction, with his solemn declaration of innocence echoing amidst the crowd’s murmurs of sympathy. The chapter introduces Editha Dalton, who passionately pleads for his acquittal, revealing her deep feelings for Earle and her commitment to helping him prove his innocence. As Earle is sentenced to three years of hard labor, the story follows both characters' emotional turmoil, the complexity of their relationship, and the societal constraints they must navigate as the plot unfolds around the themes of nobility, honor, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Popular literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70862 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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