The QuickeningDigiCat, 16 sep 2022 - 263 pagina's In 'The Quickening,' Francis Lynde crafts a compelling narrative that fuses the ethos of early 20th-century America with timeless themes of morality, ambition, and redemption. Lynde's prose is both evocative and accessible, rendering a tale that mirrors the tension between technological progress and the enduring nature of the human spirit. The literary style bridges the realist tradition with hints of romanticism, reflecting the dynamic transformation of American society during the period. As a DigiCat Publishing edition, the book has been meticulously preserved and presented, ensuring that the original texture of Lynde's work is accessible to contemporary readers, thereby contributing to the perpetuation of literary heritage. The Quickening is a testament not only to its era but also to the enduring relevance of thoughtful literature. Francis Lynde's own experience as a civil engineer and his firsthand insight into the industrial landscapes of America profoundly influenced his storytelling. His narratives often revolved around strong characters caught in the maelstrom of technological advancements and ethical dilemmas. Lynde's background provided a sturdy foundation for the vivid and authentic depictions of human ingenuity and its complexities in 'The Quickening.' The author's dedication to exploring the nuanced intersection of individual will and societal pressures is evident throughout this work, offering a rich exploration of themes that resonated deeply in his time and continue to echo in ours. This edition of 'The Quickening' is recommended for readers who appreciate literature as a mirror to the human condition and as a commentary on the societal shifts that underpin our history. Scholars and enthusiasts of early 20th-century American literature will find in Lynde's work an invaluable reflection of the period's sensibilities. Moreover, anyone seeking a narrative that thoughtfully engages with the dilemmas of progress and integrity will be richly rewarded by this classic. Embracing both the literary prowess of Lynde and the careful stewardship of DigiCat Publishing, 'The Quickening' stands as a beacon of cultural and historical significance poised to inspire yet another generation of readers. |
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... ain't goin' that far. Caleb's a sight like the iron he makes in that old furnace o' his'n—honest and even-grained, and just as good for plow-points and the like as it is for soap-kittles. But hot 'r cold, it's just the same; ye cayn't ...
... ain't goin' that far. Caleb's a sight like the iron he makes in that old furnace o' his'n—honest and even-grained, and just as good for plow-points and the like as it is for soap-kittles. But hot 'r cold, it's just the same; ye cayn't ...
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... ain't no dyed-in-the-wool hawss-trader like you goin' to stand up and say anything ag'inst Marthy Gordon while I'm a-listenin'. I'm recollectin' right now the time when she sot up day and night for more'n a week with my Malviny—and me ...
... ain't no dyed-in-the-wool hawss-trader like you goin' to stand up and say anything ag'inst Marthy Gordon while I'm a-listenin'. I'm recollectin' right now the time when she sot up day and night for more'n a week with my Malviny—and me ...
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... ain't afeard," denied the convert. "No; but you're sort o' 'shamed, and that's about the same thing, I reckon. Come on out; I'll go 'long with you." Then spake the new-born love in the heart of the big, rough, country boy. "I cayn't ...
... ain't afeard," denied the convert. "No; but you're sort o' 'shamed, and that's about the same thing, I reckon. Come on out; I'll go 'long with you." Then spake the new-born love in the heart of the big, rough, country boy. "I cayn't ...
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... dark eyes that had both the fear and the fierceness of wild things in them. "Shucks! it ain't your spring any more'n it's mine!" she retorted. "Hit's on Maje' Dabney's land." "Well, don't you muddy it none," said Thomas Jefferson, with.
... dark eyes that had both the fear and the fierceness of wild things in them. "Shucks! it ain't your spring any more'n it's mine!" she retorted. "Hit's on Maje' Dabney's land." "Well, don't you muddy it none," said Thomas Jefferson, with.
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... ain't it? Wasn't you tellin' me in revival time that Eve made all the 'ruction 'twixt the man and God? I reckon she was right sorry; don't you?" Thomas Jefferson sat up. "You're awfully wicked, Nan," he said definitively. "'Cause I don ...
... ain't it? Wasn't you tellin' me in revival time that Eve made all the 'ruction 'twixt the man and God? I reckon she was right sorry; don't you?" Thomas Jefferson sat up. "You're awfully wicked, Nan," he said definitively. "'Cause I don ...
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