The Spectre In The Cart by Thomas Nelson Page
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| Author | Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 |
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| Title |
The Spectre In The Cart 1908 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Spectre In The Cart" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the post-Civil War American South, the book explores themes of political tension, racial conflict, and the consequences of violence within communities. It centers around the philosophical and supernatural reflections of Stokeman, who recounts a gruesome tale that intertwines a murder investigation with elements of the uncanny. The story unfolds as Stokeman reminisces about a politically charged time in his county, where the tensions between whites and newly freed blacks reach a boiling point. Following the election, a well-liked farmer, John Halloway, and his wife are brutally murdered, leading to suspicion falling upon an old darky, Joel Turnell, and his son Absalom. As Stokeman navigates his role as the prosecutor, he grapples with the weight of justice, personal guilt, and the repercussions of mob mentality when old Joel is lynched by a vengeful crowd. The climax culminates in a haunting experience for Stokeman when he witnesses the spectres of both Joel and Absalom, leaving him with the sobering realization of the moral complexities surrounding crime and punishment in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23515 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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