The Vehement Flame

Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 694K words
Chapters: 70

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Vehement Flame by Margaret Wade Campbell DelandAuthor: Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 28, 2005

Editor's review

Margaret Deland was an American novelist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries whose work often centers on family ethics, marriage, and inner conflict. The Vehement Flame continues her nuanced treatment of emotional and moral questions, and the title itself suggests a fierce and restless emotional force. As a public-domain electronic text, its value lies in showing how American literature of the period handled passion, duty, and self-restraint, and how a woman writer portrayed psychology within the framework of popular fiction. It succeeds not through spectacular plotting but through the moral tension of its characters' situations, and suits readers willing to read slowly and attend to relationships and ethical choices. For those studying the tradition of American women's writing or late nineteenth-century popular fiction, it is a usable textual sample.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in novels by American women writers of the late nineteenth century
Readers who enjoy fiction centered on family ethics and psychological portraiture
Scholars or students of the tradition of American women's writing and popular literature
Literary readers willing to read slowly and attend to characters' moral choices

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer fast-paced plots and strong dramatic conflict
Readers hoping for a modern urban setting or contemporary issues
Readers impatient with the narrative pace of nineteenth-century English-language novels

Reading tips

Begin by learning about Deland's historical context and the milieu of women's writing, then enter the text.
While reading, note where characters waver between passion and duty, and record the turning points in their psychology.
Read alongside other late nineteenth-century American women writers to compare how they handle ethical questions.

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FAQ

What is the main appeal of this book?

Its appeal lies in Deland's nuanced treatment of emotion and moral conflict and the ethical tension she creates within the framework of popular fiction. Readers can observe how a late nineteenth-century American woman writer depicted passion, duty, and self-restraint, rather than expecting spectacular plotting.

Can I read this without having read other works by Deland?

Yes. It is a standalone novel and does not depend on prior works. Still, knowing Deland's background and recurring themes will make it easier to grasp how she handles her characters' ethical situations and the context of the period.

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This is a public-domain electronic text released by Project Gutenberg, prepared and proofread by volunteers, and generally readable. Public-domain electronic texts may contain occasional formatting or transcription differences; for scholarly citation, check the original publication or an authoritative library edition.

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Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945 Author

Margaret Wade Campbell Deland (1857–1945) was an American novelist. Public information about her life and education is limited, and she has received little attention in the Chinese-speaking world. The library holds eleven of her works, including Dr. Lavendar's People, The Rising Tide, The Iron Woman, The Voice, The Vehement Flame, An Old Chester Secret, The Wisdom of Fools and The Way to Peace, commonly classified under inspirational and personal growth. Her novels are mostly set in small-town and family life, using everyday moral conflicts to portray character. Her tone is gentle and morally engaged, and she is skilled at revealing ordinary people's inner struggles through delicate dialogue. Her works had some influence on American readers of her time.