An Australian Girl by Catherine Martin

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Creator Martin, Catherine, 1848-1937
Title An Australian Girl
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "An Australian Girl" by Catherine Martin is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, social expectations, and the contrasts of life in colonial Australia, primarily through the relationship between Stella Courtland and Edward Ritchie. The narrative delves into their conversations, evolving feelings, and the implications of marriage against the backdrop of their affluent yet somewhat restrictive social environment. The opening of the novel establishes a hot December Sunday afternoon in South Australia, highlighting the dry landscape and the lush gardens that set the scene for the interaction between Stella and Ted. As they stroll through the garden adorned with grapevines and roses, their playful banter reveals their history and the complexities of their relationship. Ted's persistent proposals of marriage and Stella's light-hearted refusals hint at a deeper tension, while the dialogue provides insight into their personalities and social critiques, painting a vivid picture of their lives and the societal expectations that surround them. Through their exchanges, readers are introduced to the thematic dichotomies of affection vs. uncertainty, as well as the contrasts between personal desire and societal demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Australia -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Australians -- Europe -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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