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Title: Griselda: a society novel in rhymed verse
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Griselda: A Society Novel in Rhymed Verse" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of love, morality, and the challenges of societal expectations through the life of its main character, Griselda, a woman of high fashion navigating her place in a world of privilege and duty. As she marries Lord L., the story hints at the complexities of their relationship amid the backdrop of her seemingly unfulfilled aspirations and emotional struggles. The opening of "Griselda" sets the stage for a reflective exploration of human nature, with the narrator contemplating the moral dilemmas faced in society. Griselda is introduced as a beautiful and proud woman deeply rooted in her social standing, yet she grapples with her identity and desires as she moves through life. The chapter delves into her early days of marriage, where she experiences both joy and discontent, and begins to hint at the inner turmoil that may arise as the story unfolds. As the narrator observes her life, there is an aura of anticipation for the challenges and transformations that await both Griselda and those around her, establishing a rich terrain for the exploration of love, choices, and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen, 1840-1922
EBook No.: 43066
Published: Jun 30, 2013
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Stories in rhyme
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Griselda: a society novel in rhymed verse
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Griselda: A Society Novel in Rhymed Verse" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of love, morality, and the challenges of societal expectations through the life of its main character, Griselda, a woman of high fashion navigating her place in a world of privilege and duty. As she marries Lord L., the story hints at the complexities of their relationship amid the backdrop of her seemingly unfulfilled aspirations and emotional struggles. The opening of "Griselda" sets the stage for a reflective exploration of human nature, with the narrator contemplating the moral dilemmas faced in society. Griselda is introduced as a beautiful and proud woman deeply rooted in her social standing, yet she grapples with her identity and desires as she moves through life. The chapter delves into her early days of marriage, where she experiences both joy and discontent, and begins to hint at the inner turmoil that may arise as the story unfolds. As the narrator observes her life, there is an aura of anticipation for the challenges and transformations that await both Griselda and those around her, establishing a rich terrain for the exploration of love, choices, and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen, 1840-1922
EBook No.: 43066
Published: Jun 30, 2013
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Stories in rhyme
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.