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"Siege" is a compelling social drama that captures the volatile transition of American society in the early 20th century. Set in a rigid New England factory town, the narrative centers on the formidable Augusta Channing, a matriarch who governs both her family and the local industry with uncompromising authority. The story intensifies when Frederick "Fred" Channing, a modern and spirited young woman, marries into the family, setting the stage for a profound generational and ideological clash.

Samuel Hopkins Adams masterfully explores the tensions between entrenched tradition and the burgeoning spirit of individualism and reform. Through the lens of the Channing dynasty, "Siege" examines the pressures of industrialism, the constraints of social class, and the struggle for personal autonomy in an era of rapid change. As the characters navigate their conflicting loyalties, the novel serves as a poignant critique of the old-world values that sought to withstand the inevitable tide of modernity. This work remains a significant contribution to American literature, offering a vivid portrayal of the domestic and social battles that defined an era.

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• Celý názov: Siege
• Autor: Samuel Hopkins Adams
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Pevná
• Počet strán: 432
• EAN: 9781025985053
• ISBN: 1025985052
• ID: 52057421
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 780 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 24 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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