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Title: In the Mountains
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Laura MacDonald (http: //www.girlebooks.com)
Summary: "In the Mountains" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows an unnamed female protagonist who returns to her mountain home after years away, seeking solitude after experiencing profound losses due to war. The themes of loneliness, healing, and the beauty of nature permeate her reflections as she grapples with her painful memories while attempting to rejuvenate her spirit in the peaceful mountain setting. The opening of the book presents the protagonist's return to her mountain retreat, where she expresses a deep sense of weariness and solitude. She lies on the grass, contemplating the beauty surrounding her—the brilliant colors of the delphiniums, the expansive sky, and the gentle quietness of nature—while grappling with feelings of loss and emptiness. The narrative reveals her thoughts about her previous life filled with love and companionship, now stripped away. As days pass, she observes the simple yet profound beauty of her surroundings, reflecting on her painful memories and the arduous path to healing, while also experiencing moments of hope and the desire to reconnect with joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941
EBook No.: 35072
Published: Jan 25, 2011
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: British -- Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In the Mountains
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Laura MacDonald (http: //www.girlebooks.com)
Summary: "In the Mountains" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows an unnamed female protagonist who returns to her mountain home after years away, seeking solitude after experiencing profound losses due to war. The themes of loneliness, healing, and the beauty of nature permeate her reflections as she grapples with her painful memories while attempting to rejuvenate her spirit in the peaceful mountain setting. The opening of the book presents the protagonist's return to her mountain retreat, where she expresses a deep sense of weariness and solitude. She lies on the grass, contemplating the beauty surrounding her—the brilliant colors of the delphiniums, the expansive sky, and the gentle quietness of nature—while grappling with feelings of loss and emptiness. The narrative reveals her thoughts about her previous life filled with love and companionship, now stripped away. As days pass, she observes the simple yet profound beauty of her surroundings, reflecting on her painful memories and the arduous path to healing, while also experiencing moments of hope and the desire to reconnect with joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941
EBook No.: 35072
Published: Jan 25, 2011
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: British -- Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.