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An Arkansas Planter

An Arkansas Planter

Read, Opie Percival

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General ParentingGeneral Psychology

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9371131276
ISBN13: 9789371131278
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.39 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An arkansas planter examines the uneasy relationship between personal desire and societal expectation in the context of a post-Civil War Southern landscape. It explores the quiet authority of tradition as it meets the shifting values of a new generation, using family conflict as a vehicle for deeper reflection on class, pride, and the limits of paternal influence. The narrative pays close attention to the emotional stakes involved when loyalty and affection come into conflict, particularly within the home. The rural setting underscores the tension between individual will and the weight of heritage, highlighting how belief systems shape interpersonal dynamics. There is a focus on the emotional resonance of health and legacy, as physical vulnerability becomes a metaphor for perceived weakness in character. The struggle to balance care with control is central to the book s exploration of power within intimate relationships. It also addresses the fragility of reputation and how quickly it can determine one's place in a rigid social structure. Through its attention to generational conflict and internal convictions, the novel offers a reflection on change, resistance, and the enduring pull of the past.

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