| Author |
Hubback, Mrs. (Catherine-Anne Austen), 1818-1877 |
| Title |
The old vicarage : A novel
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| Original Publication |
United States: W. P. Fetridge & Co., 1856.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Boston Public Library 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 |
"The Old Vicarage" by Mrs. Hubback is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the Duncan family, particularly focusing on Hilary Duncan, her stepmother Mrs. Duncan, and their life in a rural Vicarage following the death of Mrs. Duncan. Themes of faith, family responsibilities, and the challenges of transitioning from youth to adulthood are central to the narrative. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene set on a summer's evening, contrasting the beauty of nature with the underlying tensions of impending loss. Hilary and her stepmother engage in a heartfelt conversation about duty, love, and the responsibilities that will fall to Hilary after her mother’s death. As they speak, it becomes clear that Mrs. Duncan has serious health concerns and is imparting her last wishes to Hilary, establishing a tone of foreboding and emotional depth. The scene underscores Hilary's character as caring but inexperienced, foreshadowing the emotional journey she will undertake as she navigates the aftermath of her mother's death and the complex dynamics of her family. (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 |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70732 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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