Squire Hawkins's Story

Series: The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Volume I

The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his mother and stepfather on the outskirts of a small town. The boy's father had died when he was very young, and his mother remarried to a man named Hawkins. Hawkins is portrayed as a cruel and abusive man who mistreats the boy and his mother. He is described as being physically strong but emotionally weak. The story explores themes of poverty, abuse, and the struggles of rural life in the late 19th century. The narrative is written in... AI Generated Content

~1883 CE
Available in: English
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