| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
The Crisis — Volume 03
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Crisis — Volume 03" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, focusing on the lives of various characters navigating the political and social turmoil of the time. The main character, Stephen Brice, works in law and becomes entangled in significant events surrounding prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln and the complex issues of slavery and national unity. The opening of the book introduces readers to a hot summer in St. Louis, where the wealthiest families escape to cooler retreats. Stephen Brice frequently visits the Brinsmade family, which provides a temporary escape from his tedious legal work. Through his interactions, particularly with Mr. Richter, a German immigrant, Stephen gains insight into the immigrant experience and the harsh realities of life in the U.S. The chapter establishes the social context in which Stephen lives, while setting up his future encounter with notable figures such as Lincoln, who will challenge his perceptions and beliefs, particularly regarding the divisive issue of slavery as expressed in an upcoming debate against Stephen A. Douglas. This setup hints at the transformation Stephen might undergo as he grapples with political ideologies and personal convictions. (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 |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5390 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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