The Dark Fleece: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dark Fleece is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hergesheimer, Joseph (1880–1954).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Dark Fleece" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Olive Stanes, a young woman living in the coastal town of Cottarsport, who is awaiting the return of her fiancé, Jason Burrage, after a long absence during which he sought fortune in the California goldfields. The story explores themes of expectation, personal sacrifice, and the contrast between rural simplicity and the allure of wealth. The opening of the novel introduces Olive Stanes in her modest home, where she grapples with her responsibilities to her family and the impact of Jason's anticipated wealth on their lives. As Olive reflects on her childhood and the boisterousness of her half-siblings, she simultaneously feels burdened by her maternal duties after a series of family losses. The narrative conveys her conflicting feelings about Jason's return, admiring his success while being wary of how it might change their relationship and her values. This initial section sets the tone for a poignant exploration of personal transformations as Olive contemplates a future that could be both filled with promise and fraught with uncertainty.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dark Fleece
- Author credits: Hergesheimer, Joseph (1880–1954)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Married people -- Fiction
- New England -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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