Eli's Children: The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by George Manville Fenn
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| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
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| Title | Eli's Children: The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Eli's Children: The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a small, close-knit community and revolves around the lives of the Mallow family, particularly focusing on the dynamics between the Reverend Eli Mallow, his troublesome sons, and the village's old customs and conflicts. As tensions rise with the arrival of new ideas and reform attempts within the church, the narrative explores themes of tradition versus innovation, familial duty, and the struggles of maintaining one's place in a changing world. The opening of the novel introduces us to the inhabitants of Lawford, particularly the old church clerk, Sammy Warmoth, who is resistant to the changes proposed by the new rector, Eli Mallow. A conversation between Warmoth and Master Portlock reveals the poor condition of the church and hints at the impending conflicts that the rector's reforms will bring. Meanwhile, Eli Mallow's daughters, Julia and Cynthia, express their excitement upon returning to the countryside after time abroad, while their father's strained relationship with his sons—Frank and Cyril—is established, suggesting an overlay of familial tension that will likely unfold as the narrative progresses. The initial chapters set up a vivid portrayal of village life, foreshadowing a deeper exploration of family and community struggles against the backdrop of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Dysfunctional families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36642 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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