The Lieutenant-Governor: A Novel by Guy Wetmore Carryl
"The Lieutenant-Governor: A Novel" by Guy Wetmore Carryl is a political fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Lieutenant-Governor John Hamilton Barclay, who is positioned in a complex political landscape alongside the experienced Governor Elijah Abbott. Their relationship is fraught with mutual distrust and differing principles, setting the stage for a tale that explores themes of power, political reform, and personal ideals. The opening of the novelintroduces us to the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant-Governor, highlighting the tension between the two characters, particularly as they navigate the political landscape of Alleghenia. Barclay finds himself disillusioned and powerless in his role, as Abbott embodies the corrupt political machinery, causing frustration for the idealistic young man. The narrative hints at the upcoming conflict involving labor unrest, particularly surrounding Peter Rathbawne and a group of laborers he has discharged, which threatens to erupt into a strike. As the story unfolds, Barclay's internal struggles with his sense of duty and the expected loyalty towards the principles of reform become increasingly evident, suggesting a deeper exploration of moral dilemmas in the realm of politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carryl, Guy Wetmore, 1873-1904 |
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| LoC No. | 03006568 |
| Title | The Lieutenant-Governor: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30448 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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