The Convert by Elizabeth Robins
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About this eBook
| Author | Robins, Elizabeth, 1862-1952 |
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| Title | The Convert |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Convert" by Elizabeth Robins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Vida Levering, a beautiful and enigmatic young woman navigating the complexities of London high society, and explores her interactions with the children of Mrs. Freddy Tunbridge, along with her familial connections and social engagements. The narrative hints at deeper themes involving personal identity, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women of that era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Vida Levering, who visits the Tunbridge family shortly before a dinner party. As she enters the children’s night nursery, her presence brings joy and excitement to the young siblings, Sara and Cecil. The scene is rich with playful banter between the children and Vida, showcasing their lively personalities and the stark contrast between Vida’s sophistication and the children’s unreserved innocence. The opening establishes a warm domestic setting while subtly hinting at Vida’s deeper contemplations about her place within the rigid societal structures surrounding her. As Vida interacts with the children and prepares to join the adult world, we sense an undercurrent of tension regarding expectations and her own aspirations in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Feminist fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Suffragists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26420 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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