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Title: Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Moth and rust -- Geoffrey's wife -- The pitfall.

Credits: Produced by M. Jeanne Peterson, Suzanne Shell and the
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Summary: "Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall" by Mary Cholmondeley is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work features themes of social class, relationships, and the various perceptions of wealth and morality through the lives of its characters. The central figure, Janet Black, is portrayed as a young woman of notable beauty and a complex character, navigating societal expectations and her romantic entanglements within the context of a traditional English setting. The opening of this collection introduces us to a village church service where the vicar's sermon resonates with the congregation, highlighting the contrast between their simple lives and the affluent Squire's family seated nearby. Janet, engaged to George Trefusis, is depicted as beautiful yet self-conscious about her social standing, particularly in relation to George's family. Their courtship, portrayed with innocence and quiet reflection, sets the stage for the tensions that arise from class differences and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, we see early glimpses of Janet's struggles to fit into George's world, alongside the conflicting views of those around her, including the elder Trefusis family members who harbor their own judgments about her background and worthiness. This rich tapestry of personal and social dynamics draws the reader into a story that promises to explore love, class, and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925

EBook No.: 40566

Published: Aug 23, 2012

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-13T01:00:34Z Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall

This edition has images.

Title: Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Moth and rust -- Geoffrey's wife -- The pitfall.

Credits: Produced by M. Jeanne Peterson, Suzanne Shell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall" by Mary Cholmondeley is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work features themes of social class, relationships, and the various perceptions of wealth and morality through the lives of its characters. The central figure, Janet Black, is portrayed as a young woman of notable beauty and a complex character, navigating societal expectations and her romantic entanglements within the context of a traditional English setting. The opening of this collection introduces us to a village church service where the vicar's sermon resonates with the congregation, highlighting the contrast between their simple lives and the affluent Squire's family seated nearby. Janet, engaged to George Trefusis, is depicted as beautiful yet self-conscious about her social standing, particularly in relation to George's family. Their courtship, portrayed with innocence and quiet reflection, sets the stage for the tensions that arise from class differences and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, we see early glimpses of Janet's struggles to fit into George's world, alongside the conflicting views of those around her, including the elder Trefusis family members who harbor their own judgments about her background and worthiness. This rich tapestry of personal and social dynamics draws the reader into a story that promises to explore love, class, and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925

EBook No.: 40566

Published: Aug 23, 2012

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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