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Title: Tante
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Garcia, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Tante" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of musical concerts in London, focusing on the iconic Madame Okraska, a celebrated pianist, and her enigmatic adopted daughter, Karen Woodruff. The relationship between these two characters hints at themes of devotion, artistic ambition, and the weight of personal history as they navigate the complexities of fame and expectation. The opening of the narrative immerses readers in the atmosphere of an eagerly awaited concert in London, where a diverse audience is gathered to witness Madame Okraska's performance. The description captures the anticipation, excitement, and social nuances of the attendees, emphasizing Okraska's unique blend of talent and beauty. As the concert commences, the initial excitement is contrasted by introspective moments experienced by Gregory Jardine, a barrister who becomes intrigued by Karen. Through their interactions, we begin to see the contrasting worlds they inhabit—one of public adoration and the other cloaked in personal challenges—setting the stage for deeper explorations of their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sedgwick, Anne Douglas, 1873-1935
EBook No.: 30115
Published: Sep 27, 2009
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tante
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Garcia, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Tante" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of musical concerts in London, focusing on the iconic Madame Okraska, a celebrated pianist, and her enigmatic adopted daughter, Karen Woodruff. The relationship between these two characters hints at themes of devotion, artistic ambition, and the weight of personal history as they navigate the complexities of fame and expectation. The opening of the narrative immerses readers in the atmosphere of an eagerly awaited concert in London, where a diverse audience is gathered to witness Madame Okraska's performance. The description captures the anticipation, excitement, and social nuances of the attendees, emphasizing Okraska's unique blend of talent and beauty. As the concert commences, the initial excitement is contrasted by introspective moments experienced by Gregory Jardine, a barrister who becomes intrigued by Karen. Through their interactions, we begin to see the contrasting worlds they inhabit—one of public adoration and the other cloaked in personal challenges—setting the stage for deeper explorations of their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sedgwick, Anne Douglas, 1873-1935
EBook No.: 30115
Published: Sep 27, 2009
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.