| Author |
Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 |
| Title |
The Lights and Shadows of Real Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The factory girl -- The two pictures -- Brandy as a preventive -- The temperance pledge -- Time, faith, energy -- Flushed with wine -- Swearing off -- The failing hope -- Taking toll -- Thou art the man -- The touching reproof -- The temperance song -- The distiller's dream -- The ruined family -- The rumsellers dream -- How to cure a toper -- The broken pledge -- The wanderer's return -- Jim braddock's pledge -- Wine on the wedding night -- The eleventh commandment -- The iron will -- A cure for low spirits -- Three hundred a year -- I'll see about it -- The fiery trial -- The sisters -- The maiden's error.
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| Credits |
This etext was created by Charles Aldarondo
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| Summary |
"The Lights and Shadows of Real Life" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century that explores the trials and tribulations of ordinary people, often addressing moral and social issues related to alcohol and temperance. The narratives follow various characters, including Mr. Bacon, a once-prosperous farmer whose life spirals due to his drinking habits, and his daughter, Mary, who selflessly attempts to save their family home from foreclosure. At the start of the collection, the preface reflects on the interplay of light and shadow in human lives, emphasizing that the darker times often arise from within. The opening story introduces Mr. Bacon, highlighting his gradual decline due to alcohol, which impacts not only his life but also the future of his family. His daughter Mary, showing determination and love for her father, embarks on a path to rescue their home, showcasing the theme of self-sacrifice and the struggle against the destructive nature of alcohol. This sets the tone for a series of poignant tales that illustrate the moral implications of personal choices and the social issues surrounding addiction in the lives of the characters. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Temperance -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4627 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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