The Dance of Dinwiddie by Marshall Moreton
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About this eBook
| Author | Moreton, Marshall, 1854- |
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| LoC No. | 12026817 |
| Title | The Dance of Dinwiddie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "The Dance of Dinwiddie" by Marshall Moreton is a narrative poem written in the early 20th century. This book captures a lively and poignant story centered on a community dance in the small town of Dinwiddie. The narrative unfolds the joyful events of the dance, juxtaposed with the impending disaster of a rising flood, exploring themes of love, community, and the fragility of life. In the story, preparations for a spring dance at Twilleger's farm create a festive atmosphere as townspeople gather to revel in music, laughter, and romance. Among the attendees are various colorful characters, including the charming Malindy, the witty bachelor, and the self-proclaimed "Oracle," who leads the dance with his poetic verses. However, as the festivities continue, the Ohio River rises unexpectedly, trapping the dancers in a harrowing predicament. As panic sets in and the reality of their vulnerable situation becomes clear, the joyous celebration transforms into a desperate struggle for survival. Ultimately, the tale intertwines humor and tragedy, illustrating how quickly joy can turn into fear while also reflecting on the bonds of community and resilience in the face of nature's fury. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Floods -- Ohio River Valley -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65786 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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