The first violin: A novel by Jessie Fothergill
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| Author | Fothergill, Jessie, 1851-1891 |
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| Title | The first violin: A novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The First Violin" by Jessie Fothergill is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a young woman named May Wedderburn, who grapples with personal challenges and a sense of loneliness despite being surrounded by family. The narrative introduces tensions stemming from her interactions with Miss Hallam, their enigmatic neighbor, and Sir Peter Le Marchant, a man whose intentions toward May cast a shadow over her emerging identity. The opening of the book sets the stage for May’s internal struggles. We witness her contemplative moments as she wrestles with grief and social isolation, despite the picturesque backdrop of her rural home. Following her conversation with Miss Hallam, who unexpectedly proposes tea, May is drawn into a world of complex relationships where societal expectations and her own desires collide. We also meet Sir Peter, whose unwanted affections threaten to compromise her sense of self, creating a sense of foreboding that pervades the opening chapters. As May's life unfolds, the interplay between her aspirations, familial connections, and looming uncertainties invites readers to reflect on themes of autonomy, identity, and social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29219 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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