General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts by G. J. Whyte-Melville
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| Author | Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878 |
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| Illustrator | Ewan, Frances |
| Title | General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of social class, romance, and the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of the English seaside. The main characters introduced include the amiable but somewhat aimless Cousin Charlie, his motherly aunt Mrs. Kettering, and the enchanting yet delicate Blanche, alongside various supporting characters like the jolly seaman Hairblower. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a sunny day at St. Swithin’s, where Mrs. Kettering and her daughter Blanche, along with Cousin Charlie, embark on a boating adventure. Their playful interactions set the tone for the familial dynamic, highlighting Mrs. Kettering's nurturing yet somewhat overbearing nature. As the family enjoys their time together on the water, the narrative hints at both Charlie’s impulsive spirit and the subtle tension surrounding the inheritance and future prospects of Blanche and Charlie. The chapter draws readers into a lively seaside atmosphere, while also foreshadowing complexities related to love, expectations, and social standing that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41828 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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