| Author |
Morton, Martha, 1865-1925 |
| LoC No. |
25000760
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| Title |
Val Sinestra
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Val Sinestra" by Martha Morton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Julie Gonzola, whose emotional struggles and family background shape her trajectory amidst societal expectations and personal dilemmas. Central to the story is the tension between love and social obligation against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York. The opening of "Val Sinestra" introduces us to the Gonzola family, specifically Julie, who is raised in a devout household after the sudden death of her father. As Julie matures into a beautiful and emotionally complex young woman, she grapples with her mysterious heritage and a tumultuous relationship with her mother. The narrative establishes a rich setting involving familial and societal pressures, highlighting interactions with other key characters like Floyd Garrison and Martin Steele, who vie for Julie's affection. This foundational portion hints at the unfolding drama surrounding love, identity, and the weight of heritage, setting the stage for deeper explorations of the characters’ fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 20th century
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64282 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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