| Author |
Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956 |
| LoC No. |
98001763
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| Title |
As the hart panteth
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| Original Publication |
United States: G. W. Dillingham Co.,1898.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
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| Summary |
"As the Hart Panteth" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Esther Powel, who is introduced as a talented violinist and the granddaughter of an aging plantation owner, Mr. Campbell. As the narrative unfolds, it portrays themes of familial love, artistic ambition, and the struggles faced by a girl in a post-Civil War southern setting. The opening of the novel presents a tender scene between Esther and her grandfather, showcasing their close relationship and the influence of Esther's deceased mother. The grandfather reminisces about her mother’s aspirations for Esther's musical talent, while Esther dreams of performing at the University. As the story progresses, we see glimpses of Esther's spirited nature, her interactions with characters like her grandfather and a family friend named Glenn Andrews, and hints of the challenges they face amidst the backdrop of their changing life. The blend of nostalgia, ambition, and emotional depth sets the stage for Esther’s journey toward self-discovery and artistic fulfillment. (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 |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68207 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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