| Author |
Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
| Title |
A Tale of a Lonely Parish
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"A Tale of a Lonely Parish" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel set in the late 19th century that delves into the life of Reverend Augustin Ambrose, a vicar in a small Essex parish. The story explores themes of education, social class, and personal aspirations through the lives of the vicar and his pupils, particularly focusing on two contrasting young men: John Short, a clever but impoverished student, and the idle but wealthy Honourable Cornelius Angleside. The narrative highlights their experiences and the vicar's ambitions for his students against the backdrop of his own modest life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Reverend Ambrose, who, despite his respectable past and educational accomplishments, feels discontent with his current routine of teaching dull young men. The narrative sets the stage with a glimpse into his family life, particularly his relationship with his wife, Mrs. Ambrose, and their two children who have pursued successful paths. As he strives to support a promising pupil, John Short, the vicar's life takes an interesting turn with the arrival of an intriguing new tenant in the village, Mrs. Goddard, alongside her daughter. This introduction of new characters hints at potential changes and challenges for the small parish, giving readers a sense of curiosity about how these relationships will evolve in the context of a secluded rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Country life -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13597 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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