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The Village Convict: First Published in the "century Magazine

1887

Heman White Chaplin

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The Village Convict: First Published in the "century Magazine

Heman White Chaplin

1887

American Literature, Novels

The Village Convict, written by Heman White Chaplin and first published in 1887, follows Ephraim Morse, a young man returning to his small fishing village after serving time in prison for a crime committed in a moment of anger. The narrative explores themes of redemption, societal judgment, and the struggle for acceptance as Eph navigates the mixed reactions of villagers who remember his past. With the support of friends and a budding romance, he seeks to rebuild his life and earn the trust of a community wary of his history.

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