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For the Right is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Franzos, Karl Emil (1848–1904). The listed translation credits are Sutter, Julie.
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"For the Right" by Karl Emil Franzos is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the life of Taras Barabola, a peasant who embodies a heroic sense of justice and righteousness amid social and economic struggles in a small village. Through his experiences, the novel explores themes of moral duty, the pursuit of justice, and the personal sacrifices one makes for a greater cause. The opening of the novel introduces the setting and the character of Taras Barabola. As a child born into hardship due to his father's absence, Taras's mother's teachings instill in him a deep sense of goodness and justice. Chronicles of his early experiences outline his formative years shaped by bullying and the struggle against societal prejudice. A pivotal moment occurs when he saves his aggressor, allowing the reader to witness the internal conflict between compassion and vengeance. This theme of moral complexity continues as Taras navigates adult life, facing the challenges of his new role within the village, grappling with oppression, and striving for the ideals of justice and rightness that his background has dictated.
Book and edition facts
- Title: For the Right
- Author credits: Franzos, Karl Emil (1848–1904)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Sutter, Julie
Catalogue subjects
- Austrian fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: Novels
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