The River's Children: An Idyl of the Mississippi by Ruth McEnery Stuart
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| Author | Stuart, Ruth McEnery, 1856-1917 |
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| Illustrator | Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 |
| Title | The River's Children: An Idyl of the Mississippi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The River's Children: An Idyl of the Mississippi" by Ruth McEnery Stuart is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River, the story unfolds during a time of strife and natural disaster, reflecting on themes of love, loss, and resilience through the lives of its characters. The narrative primarily revolves around the relationships and struggles of both the black and white populations living along the river during a period riddled with tension and hardship. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the powerful and tumultuous Mississippi River, which is causing havoc and threatening communities and plantations in the area. Amid this turmoil, groups of laborers, primarily African American men, work tirelessly to shore up the riverbanks against flooding, showcasing their resilience and camaraderie through song. The interactions between characters such as Felix and Adolphe highlight not only the immediate dangers they face from the rampaging waters but also the deeper emotional struggles and community bonds formed in times of duress. The novel's opening sets the stage for these intertwined lives, hinting at a weaving of personal and collective stories that reflect a rich tapestry of life along the Mississippi. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mississippi River -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34416 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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