| Author |
Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
| Title |
Queen Lucia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Queen Lucia" by E. F. Benson is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the vibrant and domineering character of Mrs. Emmeline Lucas, also known as Lucia, who views herself as the sovereign of the small English village of Riseholme. Through her artistic pursuits and efforts to cultivate a cultured, sophisticated society, Lucia navigates the lives of her friends and neighbors, all while relishing her position of influence and creativity. At the start of the book, Mrs. Lucas is seen walking from the station toward her home, eager to make an impression on her fellow villagers with her grand return. She is attuned to the thoughts of her friends regarding her travel and is keenly aware of how her actions will be perceived. As she arrives home, she eagerly discusses her experiences in London with her husband, Peppino, contrasting the bustling city life with the calmer, more refined culture of Riseholme. Immediate tensions arise as news of an enigmatic new Indian guest in the village, linked to Lucia's acquaintances, foreshadows potential conflicts for power and influence in this microcosm of society. The bustling opening establishes not only Lucia's character but also the whimsical, gossipy nature of village life that drives the novel forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Women -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Lucia (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6840 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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