The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker by Howells
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“The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker” by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the relationship between a minister, David Sewell, and a young, aspiring poet named Lemuel Barker living in rural Willoughby Pastures. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, artistic failure, and the responsibilities that come with mentorship. The opening of the novel provides a glimpse into Sewell's life
as he reflects on his encounters with Lemuel and the disappointment he feels about the boy's unrealistic aspirations in poetry. After initially offering praise to the young poet, Sewell grapples with guilt over his previous encouragement as he receives a letter from Lemuel seeking assistance in publishing his work. The minister's internal conflict grows throughout the opening chapters, establishing the deep moral quandary he faces when he finally meets Lemuel again in Boston. Sewell's hesitance is met with Lemuel's naïveté, as he remains hopeful despite the odds against him, contrasting the harsh realities of rural life with the aspirations of artistic ambition. This sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of sincerity, disappointment, and the complexities of kindness versus honesty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Minister's Charge; Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker |
| Credits |
Produced by Anne Folland, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7410 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07410-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 598 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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