Grey Roses by Henry Harland
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| Author | Harland, Henry, 1861-1905 |
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| Title | Grey Roses |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Bohemian girl -- Mercedes -- A broken looking-glass -- The reward of virtue -- A re-incarnation -- Flower o' the quince -- When I am king -- A responsibility -- Castles near Spain. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Garcia, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Grey Roses" by Henry Harland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily around Nina Childe, the daughter of a bohemian father, and explores the complexities of her life in the Latin Quarter of Paris, where she navigates personal aspirations, relationships, and the impact of her past. The narrative blends friendship and emotional depth, portraying how Nina evolves through her experiences and interactions with others. The opening of the novel begins with a reflective scene where the protagonist wakes up in Paris, recalling his stay at Nina's home. He reminisces about the lively and inspiring figure of Nina's father, Alfred Childe, who was a multi-talented artist cherished by many. As the protagonist comes to terms with the changes in his surroundings and thoughts, he contemplates Nina's journey from her carefree upbringing to navigating adult life and her responsibilities as a mother. The early chapters set a contemplative atmosphere, highlighting themes of memory, loss, and the influence of familial relationships on personal identity and choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15733 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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