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The One Woman: A Story of Modern Utopia
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The One Woman: A Story of Modern Utopia" by Thomas Dixon Jr. is a novel set in contemporary New York that explores themes of love, ambition, and social ideals through the lens of complex human relationships. The narrative centers around Reverend Frank Gordon, a passionate pastor with lofty dreams of social reform and a charismatic presence, who finds himself entangled in personal and societal conflicts that challenge his utopian vision. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Reverend Frank Gordon during a tumultuous church service where emotions run high, exemplifying the struggles faced by a visionary in a world dominated by materialism and emotional turmoil. Following a dramatic sermon where a woman in the congregation nearly faints, Gordon encounters Kate Ransom, a captivating young woman drawn to his message, sparking tension in his marriage with Ruth, who grapples with jealousy and doubts about their relationship. The unfolding narrative hints at a brewing conflict between personal aspirations and familial loyalty, as well as broader societal issues in urban life-setting the stage for a tale that intertwines idealism and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- This eBook was produced by Charles Aldarondo and Carrie Fellman
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_One_Woman
- Release date is 2004-07-01
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