The Place Beyond the Winds by Harriet T. Comstock
"The Place Beyond the Winds" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Canadian community known as Kenmore and revolves around the life of the main character, Priscilla Glenn. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence and family expectations, the narrative explores themes of freedom, identity, and the struggle between tradition and the desire for self-discovery. The opening of thenovel introduces Priscilla, a young girl who feels a deep connection to her surroundings. She stands between the expectations of her father, Nathaniel Glenn, an authoritative and traditional farmer, and her own yearning for knowledge and independence. Priscilla's struggle becomes evident as she reflects on her place in a community that values conformity and practicality, contrasting her vibrant spirit and dreams of a life beyond the boundaries set by her family and society. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into her quest for meaning in a world that seems to stifle her potential, hinting at the tensions and conflicts she will face throughout her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Potter, Harry Spafford, 1873-1940 |
| Title | The Place Beyond the Winds |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan 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. | 18488 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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