The Courage of Marge O'Doone by James Oliver Curwood
"The Courage of Marge O'Doone" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a harsh Northern wilderness during winter, the story explores themes of love, loss, and personal transformation through its central characters. The narrative begins with David Raine, a man grappling with inner turmoil stemming from his failed marriage and the haunting memory of his beautiful wife. At the start ofthe book, a snowbound train carries anxious passengers through the stark, frozen landscape. David engages in a deep conversation with Father Roland, a seasoned Missioner, revealing his friend’s tragic story involving a beautiful but unfaithful wife. As the external cold matches David's internal emotional state, he reflects on his own life decisions and the excruciating pain of betrayal. The atmosphere is thick with suspense and emotion, setting the stage for David's journey toward healing and self-discovery, highlighted by the vivid descriptions of the wintry wilderness surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927 |
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| Illustrator | Ralph, Lester |
| Title | The Courage of Marge O'Doone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17745 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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