| Author |
Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto), 1850-1935 |
| Illustrator |
Twidle, Arthur, 1865-1936 |
| Title |
The Squire's Daughter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Squire's Daughter" by Silas K. Hocking is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the clash of social classes, exploring themes of pride, responsibility, and unintentional consequences through the interactions between Ralph Penlogan, a young man of the lower class, and Dorothy Hamblyn, the imperious daughter of a squire. The narrative carries an undercurrent of social critique, particularly regarding the rigid class structures of the time and their impact on personal relationships and individual lives. At the start of the novel, the dynamic between Ralph and Dorothy is set against a backdrop of class tension and youthful impulsiveness. Their first encounter is marked by Dorothy's commanding tone as she orders Ralph to open a gate, a demand he defies out of pride. This act of insubordination sparks a conflict that leads to a tragic accident when Dorothy's horse throws her while trying to leap the gate. Impelled by his earlier refusal, Ralph feels an overwhelming mix of guilt and concern for her well-being as he rushes to help her. The opening chapters establish a rich foundation for the exploration of their characters and the socio-economic forces that shape their lives. (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 |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Landlord and tenant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36384 |
| Release Date |
Jun 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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