http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2374.opds 2024-11-10T08:26:18Z Dora Thorne by Charlotte M. Brame Free eBooks since 1971. Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org webmaster@gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/gutenberg/favicon.ico 25 1 2024-11-10T08:26:18Z Dora Thorne

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Title: Dora Thorne

Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Theresa Armao. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Dora Thorne" by Charlotte M. Brame is a romantic novel that likely dates back to the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intense love affair between Ronald Earle, the heir to the Earlescourt estate, and Dora Thorne, the daughter of the lodge keeper. The narrative explores themes of class, social expectations, and the struggle between love and duty as Ronald's father, Lord Earle, vehemently opposes the match due to Dora's lower social standing. The opening of the novel introduces an intense dialogue between Ronald and Lord Earle, where Lord Earle warns Ronald about the potential folly of marrying a "simple rustic." This exchange sets the stage for the central conflict of the story: Ronald's passionate desire to marry Dora, whom he views as pure and beautiful, against his father's expectations and societal norms. The two characters are depicted with strong emotions; Ronald displays youthful stubbornness fueled by love, while Lord Earle represents the stern, tradition-bound authority figure. The tension between love and societal constraints creates a rich backdrop for their challenges, signaling a tale rife with both romantic promise and looming tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brame, Charlotte M., 1836-1884

EBook No.: 2374

Published: Oct 1, 2000

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Nobility -- Great Britain -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2374:2 2000-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Brame, Charlotte M. en 1
2024-11-10T08:26:18Z Dora Thorne

This edition has images.

Title: Dora Thorne

Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Theresa Armao. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Dora Thorne" by Charlotte M. Brame is a romantic novel that likely dates back to the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intense love affair between Ronald Earle, the heir to the Earlescourt estate, and Dora Thorne, the daughter of the lodge keeper. The narrative explores themes of class, social expectations, and the struggle between love and duty as Ronald's father, Lord Earle, vehemently opposes the match due to Dora's lower social standing. The opening of the novel introduces an intense dialogue between Ronald and Lord Earle, where Lord Earle warns Ronald about the potential folly of marrying a "simple rustic." This exchange sets the stage for the central conflict of the story: Ronald's passionate desire to marry Dora, whom he views as pure and beautiful, against his father's expectations and societal norms. The two characters are depicted with strong emotions; Ronald displays youthful stubbornness fueled by love, while Lord Earle represents the stern, tradition-bound authority figure. The tension between love and societal constraints creates a rich backdrop for their challenges, signaling a tale rife with both romantic promise and looming tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brame, Charlotte M., 1836-1884

EBook No.: 2374

Published: Oct 1, 2000

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Nobility -- Great Britain -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2374:3 2000-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Brame, Charlotte M. en 1