Mrs. Arthur; vol. 1 of 3 by Mrs. Oliphant

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title Mrs. Arthur; vol. 1 of 3
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Mrs. Arthur; vol. 1 of 3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of Arthur Curtis and Nancy Bates, exploring themes of love, class differences, and social expectations of the time. Arthur, a scion of a baronet, is betrothed to Nancy, the daughter of a humble tax collector, raising questions about their future and the challenges they may face from their respective families. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Bates family in their warm, cluttered sitting room, where a humorous exchange about the presence of their daughter Nancy's suitor, Arthur Curtis, sets the tone for family dynamics. We see the contrast between their modest lifestyle and Arthur’s genteel background, which creates a feeling of unease for him as he grapples with love and societal expectations. As tensions rise upon the arrival of Arthur's friend, Lewis Durant, who appears to question the suitability of the arrangement, it becomes apparent that the love between Arthur and Nancy faces formidable obstacles, both external and internal. This initial chapter establishes a lively sense of character and conflict, hinting at deeper themes of love, class, and the complications to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
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