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Title: Flaming June
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Flaming June" by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint, upper-class English seaside town, centering on Miss Sophia Briskett, a spinster who receives her adventurous American niece, Cornelia Briskett, for a visit. The narrative explores themes of decorum, family expectations, and the clash of cultures as Cornelia, unaccustomed to the rigid English etiquette, brings her lively personality into her aunt's prim world. The opening of the novel introduces the sleepy little town of Norton-on-Sea and its peculiar inhabitants, setting the stage for the arrival of Cornelia. Miss Briskett is both anxious and perplexed about her niece's visit, particularly regarding the cultural differences that separate them. As the narrative progresses, we witness Miss Briskett's rigid lifestyle challenged by Cornelia's exuberant attitude. The initial interactions between the two hint at the potential for both conflict and personal growth as Cornelia's vibrant spirit disrupts the decorum of her aunt's household, promising a delightful exploration of social norms and generational contrasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs., 1857-1917
EBook No.: 21119
Published: Apr 17, 2007
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Flaming June
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Flaming June" by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint, upper-class English seaside town, centering on Miss Sophia Briskett, a spinster who receives her adventurous American niece, Cornelia Briskett, for a visit. The narrative explores themes of decorum, family expectations, and the clash of cultures as Cornelia, unaccustomed to the rigid English etiquette, brings her lively personality into her aunt's prim world. The opening of the novel introduces the sleepy little town of Norton-on-Sea and its peculiar inhabitants, setting the stage for the arrival of Cornelia. Miss Briskett is both anxious and perplexed about her niece's visit, particularly regarding the cultural differences that separate them. As the narrative progresses, we witness Miss Briskett's rigid lifestyle challenged by Cornelia's exuberant attitude. The initial interactions between the two hint at the potential for both conflict and personal growth as Cornelia's vibrant spirit disrupts the decorum of her aunt's household, promising a delightful exploration of social norms and generational contrasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs., 1857-1917
EBook No.: 21119
Published: Apr 17, 2007
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.