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Title: Nocturne
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Nocturne" by Frank Swinnerton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in London, capturing the domestic lives and complex relationships of the Blanchard sisters, Jenny and Emmy, who grapple with their ambitions, life circumstances, and the weight of familial obligations. The opening serves to introduce the characters, particularly the vibrant and impulsive Jenny, and the more restrained, nurturing Emmy, against the backdrop of their father’s deteriorating health and the socio-economic realities of their lives. The beginning of the novel sets a somber yet vivid atmosphere, immersing the reader in the bustling streets of London as Jenny embarks on her journey home. As she navigates the tram and the solitude of her thoughts, the reader witnesses glimpses of her unfulfilled desires and aspirations. The dynamics between Jenny and Emmy are carefully drawn out, showcasing their rivalry and mutual dependence amid the complexities of their shared life with their aging father. The rich emotional landscape introduced here hints at the struggles they will face individually and together, hinting at themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's mundane realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinnerton, Frank, 1884-1982
Author of introduction, etc.: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 15177
Published: Feb 26, 2005
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Sisters -- Fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nocturne
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Etext produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Nocturne" by Frank Swinnerton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in London, capturing the domestic lives and complex relationships of the Blanchard sisters, Jenny and Emmy, who grapple with their ambitions, life circumstances, and the weight of familial obligations. The opening serves to introduce the characters, particularly the vibrant and impulsive Jenny, and the more restrained, nurturing Emmy, against the backdrop of their father’s deteriorating health and the socio-economic realities of their lives. The beginning of the novel sets a somber yet vivid atmosphere, immersing the reader in the bustling streets of London as Jenny embarks on her journey home. As she navigates the tram and the solitude of her thoughts, the reader witnesses glimpses of her unfulfilled desires and aspirations. The dynamics between Jenny and Emmy are carefully drawn out, showcasing their rivalry and mutual dependence amid the complexities of their shared life with their aging father. The rich emotional landscape introduced here hints at the struggles they will face individually and together, hinting at themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's mundane realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinnerton, Frank, 1884-1982
Author of introduction, etc.: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 15177
Published: Feb 26, 2005
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Sisters -- Fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.