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Title: Kate Coventry: An Autobiography
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Kate Coventry: An Autobiography" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Kate Coventry, a spirited young woman navigating her life in London, dealing with familial influences, societal expectations, and her passion for horses and riding. With her strong will and individuality, she stands out against the restrictions placed on women of her time, offering both humorous and poignant observations on the roles of women in society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Kate and her Aunt Deborah as they discuss attending the Ascot races. We learn about Kate's character: she is lively, independent, and somewhat tomboyish, in stark contrast to her aunt's more traditional views on femininity and propriety. Through a series of reflections and anecdotes, Kate's perspective on gender roles and her love of horsemanship is established, setting the tone for her adventures. Her close relationship with Cousin John, who often indulges her desires, hints at the complexities of their familial bonds and foreshadows the challenges she may face in a society that seeks to constrain her spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878
EBook No.: 21759
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kate Coventry: An Autobiography
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Kate Coventry: An Autobiography" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Kate Coventry, a spirited young woman navigating her life in London, dealing with familial influences, societal expectations, and her passion for horses and riding. With her strong will and individuality, she stands out against the restrictions placed on women of her time, offering both humorous and poignant observations on the roles of women in society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Kate and her Aunt Deborah as they discuss attending the Ascot races. We learn about Kate's character: she is lively, independent, and somewhat tomboyish, in stark contrast to her aunt's more traditional views on femininity and propriety. Through a series of reflections and anecdotes, Kate's perspective on gender roles and her love of horsemanship is established, setting the tone for her adventures. Her close relationship with Cousin John, who often indulges her desires, hints at the complexities of their familial bonds and foreshadows the challenges she may face in a society that seeks to constrain her spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878
EBook No.: 21759
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.