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Title: The Beauty Of The Village
Note: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Beauty Of The Village" by Mary Russell Mitford is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of beauty, vanity, and personal transformation through the story of Hannah Colson, the titular beauty of Aberleigh. It navigates the societal pressures and internal conflicts faced by a young woman in a small village, delving into relationships, love, and the consequences of one's choices. The narrative follows Hannah Colson, whose beauty captivates all in her village, leading to a sense of vanity and entitlement. After the loss of her father, she falls under the sway of a charming but reckless suitor, Edward Forester. Her initial disregard for the affections of reliable James Meadows highlights her immaturity. However, after a tragic incident caused by Forester, where she is injured, Hannah undergoes a profound transformation. The struggles she faces during her recovery help her shed her youthful vanity and emerge as a more humble, compassionate individual. Ultimately, she reconciles her feelings and marries James, who recognizes her deeper worth beyond mere physical beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22845
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Beauty Of The Village
Note: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Beauty Of The Village" by Mary Russell Mitford is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of beauty, vanity, and personal transformation through the story of Hannah Colson, the titular beauty of Aberleigh. It navigates the societal pressures and internal conflicts faced by a young woman in a small village, delving into relationships, love, and the consequences of one's choices. The narrative follows Hannah Colson, whose beauty captivates all in her village, leading to a sense of vanity and entitlement. After the loss of her father, she falls under the sway of a charming but reckless suitor, Edward Forester. Her initial disregard for the affections of reliable James Meadows highlights her immaturity. However, after a tragic incident caused by Forester, where she is injured, Hannah undergoes a profound transformation. The struggles she faces during her recovery help her shed her youthful vanity and emerge as a more humble, compassionate individual. Ultimately, she reconciles her feelings and marries James, who recognizes her deeper worth beyond mere physical beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
EBook No.: 22845
Published: Oct 2, 2007
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.