'Lena Rivers by Mary Jane Holmes
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
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| Title | 'Lena Rivers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Summary | "Lena Rivers" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Lena Rivers, who faces the challenges of abandonment and societal judgment following the tragic death of her mother, Helena. Set against the backdrop of rural New England and later transitioning to Kentucky, the narrative explores themes of family, societal expectations, and the quest for belonging as Lena navigates her new life. At the start of the book, the brutal winter storm sets a somber tone as the townspeople of Oakland reflect on its severity. The focus shifts to the Nichols family, particularly Grandfather and Grandmother Nichols, who are preparing for a visit to their daughter Helena's house. We learn about Helena’s troubled past—having married a man who abandoned her and their child—and her tragic death after giving birth to Lena. Now, as a ten-year-old orphan, Lena is brought to live with her estranged uncle John Livingstone in Kentucky. The narrative begins to unfold as the family dynamics and societal pressures come into play, hinting at the conflicts Lena will face as she tries to forge her identity amidst her new relatives and their expectations. The opening chapters set the stage for Lena's journey and introduce the complicated characters that will shape her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12835 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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