| Author |
Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
| Title |
Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 2 (of 3)
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hester_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Dianne Nolan, and the team
at Distributed Proofreaders Canada
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| Summary |
"Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the lives and social dynamics of a group of characters centered around Hester and her interactions with her family and acquaintances. Through various discussions, the opening sets up the backdrop of class distinctions, familial expectations, and romantic tensions, hinting at Hester's role in these entangled relationships. The opening of the novel establishes a family gathering where conversations revolve around the arrival of Roland Ashton, Hester's relative, and the shifts in social ties that ensue. Miss Vernon expresses her fondness for Roland, highlighting his charm and intellect, while old Mrs. Morgan beams with happiness at her grandson's presence. Tensions arise as Captain Morgan, concerned about Roland's influence on the younger generation, takes a cautious stance toward speculation and social practices. Meanwhile, Hester's character emerges as introspective, quietly absorbing the unfolding drama around her and indicating her desire for a more vibrant life beyond her rural existence. This early section introduces the key players and hints at underlying conflicts, setting the stage for Hester's journey. (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 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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Domestic fiction
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Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction
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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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Older women -- Fiction
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Conflict of generations -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women bankers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48198 |
| Release Date |
Feb 8, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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