The Root of Evil by Jr. Thomas Dixon

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Author Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946
Title The Root of Evil
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Root of Evil" by Thomas Dixon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in New York City and the mountains of North Carolina, focusing on the lives of James Stuart, a young lawyer, and his fiancée Nan Primrose amidst a backdrop of rising social conflicts and personal dilemmas. The novel delves into themes of love, ambition, morality, and the fight against corrupt societal influences, with the main characters caught in a web of expectations and desires. The opening portion introduces us to James Stuart, who reflects on his love for Nan while living in New York, watching the world around him with a sense of idyllic joy. However, his happiness is soon overshadowed by the realization that Nan’s mother is scheming to break their engagement by involving affluent suitors like John C. Calhoun Bivens, a millionaire. The tension escalates as James grapples with the prospect of losing Nan due to external pressures and internal conflicts regarding wealth and integrity. As James navigates his relationship with Nan and suitable career choices, a showdown with Bivens looms on the horizon, setting the stage for a confrontation over ideals and love in a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject Legal stories
Subject Chemists -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24093
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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