Honor O'Callaghan by Mary Russell Mitford
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About this eBook
| Author | Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855 |
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| Title | Honor O'Callaghan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Honor O'Callaghan" by Mary Russell Mitford is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This story revolves around the life of an Irish girl, Honor O'Callaghan, who faces the trials of isolation and societal judgment while growing up in a boarding school in England. Mitford explores themes of pride, identity, and the contrast between social classes, illustrating the young girl's struggle to find her place in a world that often neglects or misunderstands her. The narrative follows Honor from her early years at the care of Mrs. Sherwood, where she is subject to indifference and exclusion from her peers due to her background. Despite her intelligence and beauty, Honor battles loneliness and a sense of inadequacy, particularly as she is blamed for behaviors that are overlooked in others. Over time, her fortunes change when her absent father's family finally acknowledges her existence, leading to her return to Ireland. There, she confronts the realities of her lineage and ultimately embraces a more grounded, familial life, contrasting sharply with the dreams she once had of grandeur and romance. The book poignantly depicts the journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of love and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Boarding school students -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22840 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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