Dora Deane; Or, The East India Uncle by Mary Jane Holmes

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Author Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907
Title Dora Deane; Or, The East India Uncle
Note Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Dora Deane; Or, The East India Uncle" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Dora who finds herself facing the tragedy of her mother's death and the uncertainty of her future as an orphan. As Dora navigates her grief and the harsh realities of her new life, themes of familial relationships, social class, and resilience begin to unfold. The opening of the novel introduces us to a bleak December night, where twelve-year-old Dora is caring for her dying mother in a small, cold room. Hope and despair collide as Dora is left alone in the world, praying for her own death rather than facing the loneliness ahead. The scene is heart-wrenching, painted in somber tones of loss and longing. After her mother's passing, a series of events leads to Dora being taken in by her relatives, the Deanes, whose interests may not align with her own needs. This opening segment establishes the emotional depth of Dora's character and sets up the challenges she will face as she learns to navigate a world that often seems indifferent to her plight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Uncles -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6352
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 14, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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