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Bezig met laden... The Bulwark (1946)door Theodore Dreiser
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Published after Dreiser's death at age 74, and it reflects a decline from his naturalist powers. This is the story -- a rather bare parable -- of a staunch Quaker couple who assert the importance of spirituality (vague but asserted with majesty and great faith) in modern life. It does appear that Dreiser remained an atheist critic of Religion even as his character wrestles with the arbitrary will of Providence. The man is helpless in the face of instinct, even where, or especially when, it is pretty. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
A young Quaker finds material success--and moral challenge--after marrying into a wealthy Philadelphia family, in a novel by the author of Sister Carrie. Rufus and Hannah Barnes are good Quakers, highly respected in their new community of Dukla, Pennsylvania and strictly loyal to their faith. They pass this loyalty on to their children, including Solon Barnes, who must hold on to his Quaker convictions while living in an increasingly materialistic modern society. After falling for the lovely Benecia--a daughter of the wealthy Wallin family--Solon is given a position at her father's bank in Philadelphia, poised to work his way up from the bottom. But Solon's faith is challenged by his position at the bank, as his moral values cause him to butt heads with corrupt executives driven by financial gain. Meanwhile, as his own children grow up, they start rebelling against the strict principles they were raised with. As the weight of the world bears down on the noble foundations at the core of his principles, Solon must struggle to remain a bulwark for his faith. "The great American novelist."--Publishers Weekly Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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