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Title: The Monctons: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Monctons: A Novel" by Susanna Moodie is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and social standing, as illustrated through the tumultuous relationships of individuals like Philip Mornington, Alice, and Charlotte Laurie. The novel addresses the complexities of societal expectations, personal downfall, and redemption against a backdrop of familial ties and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Mornington, who grapples with the recent death of his friend and the subsequent emotional turmoil that ensues. His unrequited love for Charlotte Laurie has deteriorated his self-respect, leading him into a life of recklessness. As he reflects on his wasted years of vice and folly, we also learn about the deep-seated animosities held by Robert Moncton, who manipulates situations against Philip. The narrative further entwines the fates of family members, like Alice Mornington, who is portrayed as a victim of her circumstances, indicating a tragic outlook shaped by both personal choices and societal pressures. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for conflicts driven by jealousy, ambition, and the quest for redemption within a troubled lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 38798

Published: Feb 9, 2012

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Monctons: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
(www.canadiana.org))

Summary: "The Monctons: A Novel" by Susanna Moodie is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and social standing, as illustrated through the tumultuous relationships of individuals like Philip Mornington, Alice, and Charlotte Laurie. The novel addresses the complexities of societal expectations, personal downfall, and redemption against a backdrop of familial ties and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Mornington, who grapples with the recent death of his friend and the subsequent emotional turmoil that ensues. His unrequited love for Charlotte Laurie has deteriorated his self-respect, leading him into a life of recklessness. As he reflects on his wasted years of vice and folly, we also learn about the deep-seated animosities held by Robert Moncton, who manipulates situations against Philip. The narrative further entwines the fates of family members, like Alice Mornington, who is portrayed as a victim of her circumstances, indicating a tragic outlook shaped by both personal choices and societal pressures. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for conflicts driven by jealousy, ambition, and the quest for redemption within a troubled lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 38798

Published: Feb 9, 2012

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.