The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by A. J. Wilson
"The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant" by A. J. Wilson is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life of Thomas Wanless, a peasant whose character embodies the struggles, aspirations, and hardships of rural laborers in England. The story highlights the social injustices faced by the lower class, painting a portrait of a man's journey through poverty, family, and the quest for dignity. At the
start of the narrative, the author introduces the tranquil life of a secluded village where the narrator reflects on his preference for the simplicity of rural life over the superficiality of urban society. The first chapter centers around the protagonist, Thomas Wanless, a solitary figure whose reserved nature forbids him from mingling with the village folk. However, a chance incident involving his injured granddaughter ignites a connection between him and the narrator, leading to a budding friendship. As the two become acquainted, Thomas’s complex past filled with struggle, tragedy, and resilience begins to unfold, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of class disparities and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, A. J. (Alexander Johnstone), 1841-1921 |
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| Title | The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Peasants -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38136 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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