The Master of the Mill

Name: The Master of the Mill
Author: Frederick Philip Grove

The Master of the Mill by Frederick Philip Grove delves into the destructive nature of ambition and the moral decay that follows unchecked power, as the protagonist struggles under the oppressive legacy of his father's influence and the chaotic environment of the mill. The narrative intricately explores themes of legacy and the consequences of pursuing one's desires at the expense of integrity.

By Frederick Philip Grove · First published 1922 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 27 chapters · 152,021 words

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Give me a spirit that on this life's rough sea Lives t'have his sails fill'd with a lusty wind Even till his sail-yards tremble, his masts crack, And his rapt ship run on her side so low That she drinks water, and her keel ploughs air. - CHAPMAN

The two women looked at each other with a smile of comprehension as the old, old man who, considering his years, was still so amazingly active, rose restlessly from his arm-chair to go to the northernmost window of the enormous hall in which they were sitting and to look, over the west end of the dark lake, at the mill. He did this night after night now; but there had been years when he had carefully avoided that view.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frederick Philip Grove
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
Length: 152,021 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 2,647 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes and character development, typical of literary fiction.
Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, it reflects the social and cultural dynamics of the time.
Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional conflicts and character interactions.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the story.