The Right of Way, Volume 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Right of Way, Volume 6" by Gilbert Parker is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the lives of the inhabitants of the small village of Chaudiere, exploring themes of love, redemption, and mortal sacrifice against the backdrop of a Passion Play that captivates the local community. Through a series of intertwining stories, the narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships and moral choices. The novel centers around the character of Charley Steele, a tailor, who becomes embroiled in the lives of the villagers, particularly Rosalie Evanturel, with whom he shares a deep emotional connection. As the village prepares for the Passion Play, tensions rise, leading to tragic events that culminate in Charley's heroic act of saving Rosalie from a burning church, resulting in dire consequences for both of them. The story weaves in themes of spirituality and the struggle for redemption, ultimately culminating in a poignant exploration of love's endurance amid suffering and loss, culminating in a grand catharsis that reshapes the community of Chaudiere forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-08-01