| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
Mr. Crewe's Career — Volume 2
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Crewe%27s_Career
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Mr. Crewe's Career — Volume 2" by Winston Churchill is a political novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Humphrey Crewe, an ambitious but naive politician who strives to change his state for the better. In this volume, we see Crewe actively engaging in legislative processes, facing the challenges posed by powerful interests, and navigating the political landscape that is often mired in corruption. At the start of this volume, the narrative delves deep into the complexities of political life, showcasing Mr. Crewe's determination to advocate for progressive legislation amid opposition from established interests. The chapter introduces a critical legislative hearing where Crewe is passionately pushing for bills aimed at public welfare, contrasted with the secretive machinations of entrenched politicians like Tom Gaylord and Hilary Vane, whose own ambitions conflict with Crewe's ideals. Meanwhile, Austen Vane, a young lawyer and son of Hilary, is introduced, grappling with his family's legacy while feeling drawn into the political arena. This opening sets the stage for a tumultuous exploration of ambition, integrity, and the interplay of personal relationships and political power. (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 |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Social problems -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3682 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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