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Title: Pembroke: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin
Summary: "Pembroke: A Novel" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the characters of Barnabas Thayer, Charlotte Barnard, and the complexities of their relationships within a traditional New England village. It explores themes of love, willpower, and societal expectations amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The opening of "Pembroke" introduces us to the Thayer household on a Sunday evening, where Barnabas prepares to visit Charlotte, his intended bride. Tension arises when he is unexpectedly turned away after a quarrel between Cephas Barnard, Charlotte's father, and Barnabas over political differences. We see the deep emotional scars left by this argument, particularly affecting Charlotte, who longs for Barnabas but is constrained by the rigid expectations of her father. The narrative delves into the characters’ inner thoughts and struggles, even as the surrounding natural beauty of spring contrasts with their turmoil. This initial setting establishes a foundation for the interpersonal conflicts that will unfold throughout the novel, highlighting the characters' desires and the societal pressures shaping their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
EBook No.: 17428
Published: Dec 31, 2005
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Fiction
Subject: Villages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pembroke: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin
Summary: "Pembroke: A Novel" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the characters of Barnabas Thayer, Charlotte Barnard, and the complexities of their relationships within a traditional New England village. It explores themes of love, willpower, and societal expectations amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The opening of "Pembroke" introduces us to the Thayer household on a Sunday evening, where Barnabas prepares to visit Charlotte, his intended bride. Tension arises when he is unexpectedly turned away after a quarrel between Cephas Barnard, Charlotte's father, and Barnabas over political differences. We see the deep emotional scars left by this argument, particularly affecting Charlotte, who longs for Barnabas but is constrained by the rigid expectations of her father. The narrative delves into the characters’ inner thoughts and struggles, even as the surrounding natural beauty of spring contrasts with their turmoil. This initial setting establishes a foundation for the interpersonal conflicts that will unfold throughout the novel, highlighting the characters' desires and the societal pressures shaping their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
EBook No.: 17428
Published: Dec 31, 2005
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Fiction
Subject: Villages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.