The Sundered Streams: The History of a Memory That Had No Full Stops by Farrer
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"The Sundered Streams: The History of a Memory That Had No Full Stops" by Reginald Farrer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins to explore the intricacies of social hierarchy in a quaint English town, specifically focusing on the Dadd family, who find themselves at a pivotal moment of transition due to newfound wealth. Through the central character, Kingston Darnley, the narrative delves into themes of identity,
ambition, and the complexities of societal norms. The opening portion introduces readers to Darnley-on-Downe, a peaceful and seemingly insular village, where the Dadds reign as the de facto aristocracy. With the arrival of a coal-field discovery on their ancestral land, the family unexpectedly steps into wealth, thereby challenging long-standing social structures and relationships. Kingston Darnley, the family's heir, grapples with his place in a world that suddenly feels larger and more complex than it once did, especially as he navigates the expectations of his lineage while contending with his own desires for authenticity and connection. As tensions arise within the family dynamic, particularly regarding Kingston's future and his choice of a wife, the stage is set for exploration of themes such as societal acceptance, personal ambition, and the struggles between dated values and modern aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farrer, Reginald, 1880-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sundered Streams: The History of a Memory That Had No Full Stops |
| Credits |
Produced by Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Reincarnation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62469 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62469-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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