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The champion

By Charles Egbert Craddock
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A nimble, ink-streaked printer's devil labors in a bustling newspaper composing-room, nursing an ambition to become the city's preeminent compositor despite mockery from co-workers. The narrative follows his daily routines and close observation of printing craft, his longing for theatre and small comforts denied by poverty, and a fellow worker's conspiratorial plan to lift him through a back window so he can watch a play. Through office banter and modest adventures, the story examines pride in manual skill, youthful aspiration, and the social ties and constraints of urban labor.

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Charles Egbert Craddock

Charles Egbert Craddock was the pen name of Mary Noailles Murfree, an American author known for her vivid depictions of life in the Southern Appalachian region. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she contributed significantly to the literary heritage of the American South through her short stories and novels. Her works often explore themes of nature, local culture, and the complexities of rural life. Notable titles include 'way down in Lonesome Cove, which showcases her skill in capturing the essence of the Tennessee mountains, and A Chilhowee Lily, reflecting her deep connection to the landscape and its people.

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