A Bride from the Bush by E. W. Hornung

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Author Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921
Title A Bride from the Bush
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sam W., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "A Bride from the Bush" by E. W. Hornung is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Alfred Bligh, who has married an Australian woman named Gladys while living in the bush, and the impact her arrival has on his British family, particularly his mother, Lady Bligh, and brother, Granville. The narrative explores themes of cultural clash, family dynamics, and the nuances of social acceptability, especially as the family grapples with Gladys’s rather unconventional manners and her vibrant, outspoken personality. The opening of the novel introduces the Bligh family as they react to the unexpected news of Alfred's marriage to Gladys, who is described as a "typical" Australian girl from the bush. While Lady Bligh expresses maternal concern mixed with a hopeful optimism, Granville exhibits a more cynical and judgmental attitude towards the new bride. Readers witness an amusing yet tense family breakfast as they read Alfred's enthusiastic yet casual letter detailing his impulsive marriage. The scene sets the stage for the unfolding drama as Alfred and Gladys return to England, highlighting their differences and the challenges they will face as the unconventional bride attempts to fit into her husband's high-society family. Overall, the beginning of the book establishes a compelling premise that invites readers to explore the ensuing comedic situations and heartfelt moments that arise from this cultural collision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject Australians -- England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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