Excerpt from Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania
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Pz-3 %T othose who prefer quiet pictures of life to startling incidents, the attempt to illustrate the development of character to the mysteries of an elaborate plot, and the presentation of men and women in their mixed strength and weakness to the painting of wholly virtuous ideals and wholly evil examples: who are as interested in seeing moral and intellectual forces at work in a simple country community as on a more conspicuous plane of human action :who believe in the truth and tenderness of mans love for man, as of mans love for woman: who recognize the trouble which confused ideas of life and the lack of high and intelligent culture bring upon a great portion of our country population, to all such, no explanation of this volume is necessary. Others will not read it.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of rural life in 19th-century America, exploring the clash between tradition and modernity, and the challenges faced by young people navigating societal expectations and personal desires. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit farming community, the story follows Joseph Asten, a young man grappling with his identity and place in the world. The author masterfully contrasts the simplicity and innocence of country life with the allure and sophistication of the city, as embodied by the captivating Miss Blessing. Through Joseph's experiences, the book examines themes of social class, cultural change, and the transformative power of love and self-discovery. The narrative delves into the inner lives of characters, revealing their struggles with duty, ambition, and the search for meaning and fulfillment. This book offers a poignant reflection on the universal human experience, reminding us that the pursuit of happiness is often a journey of navigating conflicting values and forging one's own path. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781440051395_0
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