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Title: A Spirit in Prison

Note: A sequel to "The call of the blood."

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Emma Dudding, John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger

Summary: "A Spirit in Prison" by Robert Hichens is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Bay of Naples, the story introduces Vere, a young girl who finds herself enchanted by the carefree existence of a boy diver, Ruffo. The narrative explores themes of youth, longing, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires as Vere grapples with her identity in relation to her mother, Hermione. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Vere sitting in the sun, captivated by the voice of a boy singing from a nearby boat. As she watches the trio of divers, her desire to break free from the confines of her restricted life intensifies, leading her to call out to Ruffo, who impressively obeys her despite not hearing her. This interaction sparks a sense of empowerment and connection between them, even as Vere contemplates the nature of freedom and masculinity in her sheltered life. The chapter unfolds with Vere's fascination for both the boy and the sea, while also hinting at deeper familial dynamics with her mother, establishing an undercurrent of emotional exploration that will likely drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950

EBook No.: 2994

Published: Dec 1, 2001

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Fiction

Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Spirit in Prison

Note: A sequel to "The call of the blood."

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Emma Dudding, John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger

Summary: "A Spirit in Prison" by Robert Hichens is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Bay of Naples, the story introduces Vere, a young girl who finds herself enchanted by the carefree existence of a boy diver, Ruffo. The narrative explores themes of youth, longing, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires as Vere grapples with her identity in relation to her mother, Hermione. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Vere sitting in the sun, captivated by the voice of a boy singing from a nearby boat. As she watches the trio of divers, her desire to break free from the confines of her restricted life intensifies, leading her to call out to Ruffo, who impressively obeys her despite not hearing her. This interaction sparks a sense of empowerment and connection between them, even as Vere contemplates the nature of freedom and masculinity in her sheltered life. The chapter unfolds with Vere's fascination for both the boy and the sea, while also hinting at deeper familial dynamics with her mother, establishing an undercurrent of emotional exploration that will likely drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950

EBook No.: 2994

Published: Dec 1, 2001

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Fiction

Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.