The New Warden by Mrs. David G. Ritchie
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| Author | Ritchie, David G. (David George), Mrs. |
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| Title | The New Warden |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The New Warden" by Mrs. David G. Ritchie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the backdrop of Oxford during World War I, focusing on the new Warden, Dr. Middleton, and exploring themes of duty, love, and the changing social landscape amidst wartime. The story revolves around Dr. Middleton and the relationships he navigates, particularly with his sister Lady Dashwood, and the young woman, Gwendolen Scott, who is destined to play a significant role in his life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the historical and cultural setting of Oxford, characterized by its academic glory juxtaposed with the pervasive influence of war. Lady Dashwood arrives at her brother’s lodgings to prepare for the new Warden’s arrival, fixating on her brother's future, which she hopes will not involve a whimsical marriage to a young woman with a frivolous background. As she contemplates this while arranging the space, we see her concerns reveal her motherly affection for him. The chapter sets up various potential conflicts in the relationships among the characters—the lady's anxious scheming, the Warden’s introspective loneliness, and the youthful and naive Gwendolen's hopes and fears—foreshadowing the drama that is poised to unfold in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | University of Oxford -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32388 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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