Bless the Beasts and Children is a novel by Glendon Swarthout that was first published in 1970. Explore a plot summary, important quotes, and an in-depth analysis of John Cotton.

Summary

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Characters

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Literary Devices

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Quotes

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Quick Quizzes

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Essays

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Further Study

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