Clarence Monroe Wallin

Gena of the Appalachians (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

It was late in the afternoon of a cold winter's day when they sent for him to go and perform the last sad rites at the burial of Lucky Joe. Lucky Joe had outstripped the law in his crimes for more than forty years-hence the people had well dubbed him "Lucky." For more than three decades his name had been the synonym of dread and fear among the people of the hills. He had at length whipped them into granting him whatever he exacted of them, whether the thing in itself was right or wrong. But one memorable day, the tardy finger of the law apprehended him, and he stood up before the bar of Justice and heard the court pronounce, "Joseph Filson, guilty!" Quickly he was ushered away to the penitentiary-down to a Southern jail and to hard and endless toil for the remainder of his life. The gates of the prison closed and locked their iron jaws behind him: his keeper admonished him to be obedient, and he immediately chose to work at the blacksmith's forge. Day after day, he swung the sledge in silence. Then the days crowded into months and into years, but he pounded away at the anvil unmindful of the end. Finally death came and knocked at the door of his narrow cell and took him away.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Librorium Editions
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9782385748289
• Artikelnr.: 71983587

Autorenporträt

Clarence Monroe Wallin was an author and educator, best known for his works that explore life in the Appalachian region, often focusing on the struggles of its people and their relationships with the environment around them. Wallin s deep connection to the Appalachian culture and his experience living in the region significantly influenced his writing, which often depicted the harsh realities of rural life and the complexity of human emotions. He was not only a writer but also an educator, contributing to the development of his community through his work as a teacher. Wallin's most recognized work, Gena of the Appalachians, reflects his interest in capturing the nuances of life in a community marked by poverty and hardship. His writing often dealt with themes of redemption, survival, and the personal battles faced by individuals living on the margins of society. Wallin's parents, whose names are not widely documented, played a significant role in shaping his worldview, particularly in fostering a sense of resilience and determination, qualities that are evident throughout his work.