Sons of R. Rand
This novel is a dystopian tale set in a future where a totalitarian government has taken control. The story follows a young protagonist who begins to question the official ideology and eventually rebels against it. The narrative explores themes of individual freedom, morality, and the dangers of unchecked power. The plot revolves around the protagonist's journey from conformity to nonconformity, as he discovers the truth about the society he lives in. Along the way, he must confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether to conform or resist. Throughout the novel, the author critiques the notion that individuals should sacrifice their autonomy for the sake of societal stability. The story raises important questions about the nature of freedom and the importance of individual rights.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 3,744 words
First lines
SOME years ago, of a summer afternoon, a perspiring organ-grinder and a leathery ape plodded along the road that goes between thin-soiled hillsides and the lake which is known as Elbow Lake and lies to the northeast of the village of Salem. In those days it was a well-travelled highway, as could be seen from its breadth and' dustiness. At about half the length of its bordering on the lake there was a spring set in the hillside, and a little pool continually rippled by its inflow. Some settler or later owner of the thin-soiled hillsides had left a clump of trees about it, making as sightly and refreshing an Institute of Charity as could be found. Another philanthropist had added half a cocoanut-shell to the foundation.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 3,744 words
- Structure: 1 section, 80 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Plot revolves around the fictional sons of an influential figure, involved in a futuristic setting and scientific concepts.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a series of events and challenges faced by the sons, often involving physical activities and travel.
- Drama — The book contains elements of dramatic conflict and emotion, overall atmosphere being dramatic in nature.
- Mystery — The storyline also involves the unveiling of hidden aspects related to 'R. Rand' and his sons, offering mystery elements.
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Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Family Saga · Mystery · Thriller · Political Thriller · Conspiracy Theory · Corporate Espionage · Business Thriller · Organized Crime · Gangster Fiction