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Title: Deerbrook

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Deerbrook" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It explores the lives of upper middle-class families in rural England, delving into their social customs, aspirations, and interactions. The narrative introduces the Grey family and their connections to the recently arrived Miss Ibbotson sisters, setting a stage for themes of community, class dynamics, and the nuances of personal relationships. At the start of "Deerbrook," readers are introduced to the idyllic setting of the village and the Grey household, where Mrs. Grey and her daughter, Sophia, prepare for the expected arrival of their relatives, the Miss Ibbotsons. The chapter depicts the anticipation and social rituals inherent in their lives, as well as the interaction between family members and children in the idyllic countryside. The Miss Ibbotsons, having lost their father and seeking solace, are welcomed by the Greys. As they settle into their new environment, hints of social dynamics and potential relationships emerge, particularly between the sisters and Mr. Hope, the local doctor. This opening serves to create an inviting yet complex tapestry of character interactions, setting the tone for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876

EBook No.: 24210

Published: Jan 7, 2008

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Deerbrook

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Deerbrook" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It explores the lives of upper middle-class families in rural England, delving into their social customs, aspirations, and interactions. The narrative introduces the Grey family and their connections to the recently arrived Miss Ibbotson sisters, setting a stage for themes of community, class dynamics, and the nuances of personal relationships. At the start of "Deerbrook," readers are introduced to the idyllic setting of the village and the Grey household, where Mrs. Grey and her daughter, Sophia, prepare for the expected arrival of their relatives, the Miss Ibbotsons. The chapter depicts the anticipation and social rituals inherent in their lives, as well as the interaction between family members and children in the idyllic countryside. The Miss Ibbotsons, having lost their father and seeking solace, are welcomed by the Greys. As they settle into their new environment, hints of social dynamics and potential relationships emerge, particularly between the sisters and Mr. Hope, the local doctor. This opening serves to create an inviting yet complex tapestry of character interactions, setting the tone for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876

EBook No.: 24210

Published: Jan 7, 2008

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.