Sheer Off: A Tale by A. L. O. E.

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Author A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
Title Sheer Off: A Tale
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Summary "Sheer Off: A Tale" by A. L. O. E. is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ned Franks, a one-armed sailor turned schoolmaster, and his attempts to uplift his community in the village of Colme, particularly focusing on the plight of the damned almshouses and the struggles of his neighbor, John Sands, whose wife suffers from alcoholism. Through its exploration of themes like charity, community spirit, and personal responsibility, the novel invites readers to consider the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, setting the stage for deeper social commentary. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the contrasting worlds of Ned Franks and Nancy Sands, whose jealousy of Ned's newly appointed role as schoolmaster starkly contrasts the joyful occasion of his child’s christening. The opening scene captures a village gathering to celebrate, against which Nancy’s scorn highlights her bitterness. Franks himself is depicted as a kind-hearted individual, striving to maintain a positive environment for his students while contemplating his responsibilities towards the poor and the downtrodden of the village. Discussions about the state of the almshouses establish the book's central conflict: the need for community support and the challenge of overcoming personal obstacles. The arrival of Mr. Leyton, the young curate, adds another layer to the unfolding narrative, setting up future interactions that will further explore the themes of redemption and the human capacity for change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Marriage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Almshouses -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Christian converts from Judaism -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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