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Title: Country Lodgings
Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Country Lodgings" by Mary Russell Mitford is a fictional narrative written during the early 19th century, specifically within the context of the Victorian era. The book revolves around the theme of social dynamics and personal relationships set against the serene backdrop of the English countryside. It captures the lives of its characters as they navigate love, friendship, and the trials of life's circumstances. The story unfolds with the arrival of a spirited young widow, Mrs. Helen Cameron, who seeks solace from her suburban life in the picturesque manor of Upton Court. There, she encounters M. Choynowski, a handsome and thoughtful Polish gentleman, who has taken lodgings in the very same house. Their developing relationship is complicated by Helen's financial constraints due to a will that prohibits her from remarrying without losing her income. As Helen and Choynowski navigate their blossoming feelings for each other, they face societal expectations and personal sacrifices. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of love, identity, and resilience as Helen grapples with her potential future, ultimately revealing the depth of human emotion and the longing for connection amid societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22838
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Widows -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Pastoral fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Country Lodgings
Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Country Lodgings" by Mary Russell Mitford is a fictional narrative written during the early 19th century, specifically within the context of the Victorian era. The book revolves around the theme of social dynamics and personal relationships set against the serene backdrop of the English countryside. It captures the lives of its characters as they navigate love, friendship, and the trials of life's circumstances. The story unfolds with the arrival of a spirited young widow, Mrs. Helen Cameron, who seeks solace from her suburban life in the picturesque manor of Upton Court. There, she encounters M. Choynowski, a handsome and thoughtful Polish gentleman, who has taken lodgings in the very same house. Their developing relationship is complicated by Helen's financial constraints due to a will that prohibits her from remarrying without losing her income. As Helen and Choynowski navigate their blossoming feelings for each other, they face societal expectations and personal sacrifices. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of love, identity, and resilience as Helen grapples with her potential future, ultimately revealing the depth of human emotion and the longing for connection amid societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22838
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Widows -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Pastoral fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.