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Title: Marjorie Daw

Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan L. Farley, and David Widger

Summary: "Marjorie Daw" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the sensibilities of the Victorian era. The story explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships, centering on the interaction between two young men and a beautiful young woman, Marjorie Daw. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters between Edward Delaney and his friend John Flemming, who is recovering from a leg injury that confines him to his home. Flemming becomes infatuated with Marjorie Daw, the daughter of a wealthy ex-colonel who lives across the street from Delaney. As Delaney describes the charming and elusive Marjorie, it becomes clear that she is aware of Flemming's existence and begins to develop feelings for him despite their lack of direct contact. Their correspondence intensifies the romantic intrigue, with misunderstandings and social pressures complicating their budding relationship. As tension builds, it becomes critical for Flemming to navigate the delicate situation without directly involving himself, leading to a poignant exploration of love from a distance and the impact of fate on human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 1758

Published: May 1, 1999

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Epistolary fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Marjorie Daw

Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan L. Farley, and David Widger

Summary: "Marjorie Daw" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the sensibilities of the Victorian era. The story explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships, centering on the interaction between two young men and a beautiful young woman, Marjorie Daw. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters between Edward Delaney and his friend John Flemming, who is recovering from a leg injury that confines him to his home. Flemming becomes infatuated with Marjorie Daw, the daughter of a wealthy ex-colonel who lives across the street from Delaney. As Delaney describes the charming and elusive Marjorie, it becomes clear that she is aware of Flemming's existence and begins to develop feelings for him despite their lack of direct contact. Their correspondence intensifies the romantic intrigue, with misunderstandings and social pressures complicating their budding relationship. As tension builds, it becomes critical for Flemming to navigate the delicate situation without directly involving himself, leading to a poignant exploration of love from a distance and the impact of fate on human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 1758

Published: May 1, 1999

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Epistolary fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.