The golden fleece : or, Who wins the prize? by A. L. O. E.
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"The golden fleece" by A. L. O. E. is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in a country parish and a crumbling abbey, it blends social satire with a moral tale about true charity, vanity, and self-denial. It follows Philomel Lamb, a vicar’s daughter famed for her “golden fleece,” and her cynical uncle, Caleb Coffin, whose challenge forces her to weigh reputation against doing good. The opening of the
story frames a sharp debate on philanthropy: Caleb mocks women’s benevolence as vanity while, in Lady Macaw’s sewing circle, the ladies condemn his stinginess. News spreads that Caleb will end the village school and turn its cottage into a public-house, distressing the Arkwrights (the teachers) and their pupils. Philomel pleads with her uncle; her first visit fails, but she returns with a humbler, faith-based appeal. Caleb then offers to endow the school—if she cuts off all her golden hair, attends the next day’s archery meeting shorn, and tells no one why. At home, after her father’s sorrowful prayers, Philomel wrestles alone with scissors in hand, torn between shame and sacrifice, as this opening section closes unresolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | The golden fleece : or, Who wins the prize? |
| Original Publication | London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1897. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Avarice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Charity -- Fiction |
| Subject | Romance fiction |
| Subject | Pride and vanity -- Fiction |
| Subject | Awards -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 78512 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 290 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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