| Author |
Harper, Olive, 1842-1915 |
| Author |
Reid, Hal, 1862-1920 |
| Title |
The shoemaker
A powerful picture of nature, adapted from Hal Reid's famous drama of the same name
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| Original Publication |
United States: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company,1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
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| Summary |
"The Shoemaker" by Olive Harper is a historical novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Morris Goldberg, a Jewish shoemaker who has immigrated to America from Russia with his family, seeking a better life. The narrative explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the immigrant experience, including the challenges faced by Goldberg and his daughter Dora as they navigate their newfound freedom in a difficult environment. The opening of the book establishes the backdrop of Morris's humble shop located in a rundown area of New York City. We are introduced to his relentless work ethic and deep love for his daughter Dora, who is growing into a beautiful young woman but is haunted by the memory of her deceased mother. As Morris juggles the demands of his small business, we see his hope for a promising future for his daughter amidst their daily struggles. The presence of other characters, including a simple boy named Loney and the grim realities surrounding them, lays the foundation for a rich tapestry of human emotion and the darker aspects of urban life, hinting at the conflicts and choices that will follow in their journey. (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 |
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Abduction -- Fiction
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Shoemakers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69408 |
| Release Date |
Nov 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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