| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
The Inside of the Cup — Volume 03
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inside_of_the_Cup
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Inside of the Cup — Volume 03" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the inner struggles and moral conflicts of its protagonist, John Hodder, who serves as a rector and grapples with the state of his church and its relationship to the societal issues surrounding him, reflecting on themes of materialism, individualism, and spiritual responsibility. At the start of the story, we find Hodder delivering a passionate sermon that challenges his affluent congregation to confront their indifference to spiritual matters. The atmosphere is tense as he realizes that despite his earnest appeal, many remain unresponsive, absorbed in their material pursuits. Following the service, he encounters various church members who express their compliments but seem disconnected from the message he intended to share. Among them is Alison Parr, who arouses his curiosity and challenges his views on faith and the role of the church in society. As Hodder interacts with her, he begins to confront the disconnections between the church's teachings and the harsh realities endured by the poor, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his own faith and convictions throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Attitude change -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Christian ethics -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conscience -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5358 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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