| Author |
Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 |
| Title |
Vixen, Volume III.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Vixen, Volume III" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the late 19th century. It continues the story of Violet Tempest, also known as Vixen, as she navigates complex personal dynamics and societal expectations after being sent into exile by her family. The narrative grapples with themes of love, duty, and personal identity against the backdrop of Victorian social mores. The opening portion of the volume introduces Vixen as she prepares to leave her old life behind. Following a sleepless night filled with contemplation, she resolves to depart from her home for the sake of her family and herself, feeling that she has become a source of discontent. The chapter examines her interactions with her stepfather, Captain Winstanley, as they discuss her imminent exile to Jersey, highlighting her internal struggles and unresolved feelings for Roderick Vawdrey. As Vixen faces a future that feels bleak and isolated, the narrative sets the stage for her evolving identity against the challenges of her new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Women -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26238 |
| Release Date |
Aug 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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