Mr. Crewe's Career — Complete by Winston Churchill
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| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
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| Title | Mr. Crewe's Career — Complete |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Crewe%27s_Career |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Mr. Crewe's Career — Complete" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Hilary Vane, a prominent gentleman in the town of Ripton, who reflects on his life, his relationships, and particularly his son, Austen, who has returned from the West after causing a ruckus back home. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggles between personal desires and familial duties. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Honourable Hilary Vane, who is portrayed as a respectable but somewhat rigid figure in Ripton society. He has accumulated a positive reputation over the years, serving various civic roles and holding trust positions, while also harboring a personal struggle regarding his estranged son, Austen. The opening chapters depict Austen's return home following a scandalous incident in the West, stirring up old disagreements and familial tensions. Hilary grapples with his son’s rebelliousness and his own feelings of disappointment and pride, setting the stage for a deep exploration of their complex relationship amid the expectations placed upon them by their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3684 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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