The Eye of Dread by Payne Erskine
"The Eye of Dread" by Payne Erskine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the Ballard family, particularly the imaginative and sensitive young girl, Betty, as she navigates a world filled with her vivid fantasies and the stark realities of life during a tumultuous period marked by the Civil War. As the narrative unfolds, themes of innocence, war, family, and the struggle for personal identity emergeagainst a backdrop of changing societal norms. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Betty's enchanting childhood, filled with wonder and the stirrings of creativity as she perceives fairies and griffins in everyday life. As she plays in the garden at her family's home, we see her grappling with her conscience and the responsibilities of growing up—as well as her connection to her absorbing world of imagination. The narrative hints at the reality of the larger world, particularly the looming presence of the Civil War, which influences the lives of her family and friends, including young soldiers like Peter Junior and Richard Kildene. The contrasting themes of childhood innocence and the harsh realities of adult life begin to take shape, setting the stage for the character development and emotional depth that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Erskine, Payne, 1854-1924 |
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| Illustrator | Gibbs, George, 1870-1942 |
| Title | The Eye of Dread |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30031 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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