| Author |
Mayor, F. M. (Flora Macdonald), 1872-1932 |
| Title |
The Third Miss Symons
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Third Miss Symons" by F. M. Mayor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Henrietta, the third daughter in a large family, exploring her life as an unmarried woman navigating societal expectations and her own deeply felt longings for love and connection. Mayor deftly depicts the psychological struggles of Henrietta, reflecting on themes of isolation and the search for identity amidst underlying familial dynamics. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Henrietta's childhood and early family life, which is marked by a lack of attention and affection from her parents, particularly her mother, who is preoccupied with the demands of raising her many children. Henrietta craves love and validation, often feeling overshadowed by her more vibrant siblings. As she grows, the text highlights her often tumultuous relationships with her sisters and the constant search for self-worth in a society that largely ignores her. The opening sets the stage for Henrietta's internal conflicts and her journey towards understanding her place in the world as she faces both the joys and disappointments of her existence. (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 |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Single women -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27071 |
| Release Date |
Oct 28, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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