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Title: The Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1844 edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries, Local Studies, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription

Summary: "The Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea" by Mrs. S. C. Hall is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the Victorian era. This poignant tale primarily revolves around the lives of the aged veterans living in Chelsea Hospital, illustrating themes of loss, love, and the challenges faced by those who have served their country. With a focus on the lives of these pensioners, the book delves into their memories and relationships, reflecting on their past glories and present struggles. The story centers on Sergeant-Major Joyce, a retired soldier who has lost his wife and is deeply concerned about the health of his delicate daughter, Lucy. Lucy, battling consumption, embodies the struggle of those afflicted by this disease during a time when little was understood about it. Supported by her devoted nurse Mary, Lucy endures physical decline while maintaining an unwavering sense of hope, highlighted by her belief in the potential for miraculous recovery. As the narrative unfolds, it poignantly captures the sorrow of loss and the resilience of the human spirit amid heartbreaking circumstances. The culmination of the story addresses the inadequacies of contemporary healthcare, particularly for diseases like consumption, which resonate with the overarching theme of a society’s responsibility towards its vulnerable and forgotten members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881

EBook No.: 50078

Published: Sep 29, 2015

Downloads: 86

Language: English

Subject: Chelsea (London, England) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1844 edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries, Local Studies, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription

Summary: "The Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea" by Mrs. S. C. Hall is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the Victorian era. This poignant tale primarily revolves around the lives of the aged veterans living in Chelsea Hospital, illustrating themes of loss, love, and the challenges faced by those who have served their country. With a focus on the lives of these pensioners, the book delves into their memories and relationships, reflecting on their past glories and present struggles. The story centers on Sergeant-Major Joyce, a retired soldier who has lost his wife and is deeply concerned about the health of his delicate daughter, Lucy. Lucy, battling consumption, embodies the struggle of those afflicted by this disease during a time when little was understood about it. Supported by her devoted nurse Mary, Lucy endures physical decline while maintaining an unwavering sense of hope, highlighted by her belief in the potential for miraculous recovery. As the narrative unfolds, it poignantly captures the sorrow of loss and the resilience of the human spirit amid heartbreaking circumstances. The culmination of the story addresses the inadequacies of contemporary healthcare, particularly for diseases like consumption, which resonate with the overarching theme of a society’s responsibility towards its vulnerable and forgotten members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881

EBook No.: 50078

Published: Sep 29, 2015

Downloads: 86

Language: English

Subject: Chelsea (London, England) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.