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Title: A Rose in June
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "A Rose in June" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Rose Damerel, the eldest daughter of a charming but somewhat ineffectual rector, Mr. Damerel, and his more practical wife, Mrs. Damerel. The narrative juxtaposes the idyllic and carefree life of Rose with the burdens and responsibilities of her mother, setting the stage for conflicts surrounding duty, family life, and the expectations placed on young women during that era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Damerel family through the lens of a sunny summer day at their rectory, where Mr. Damerel indulges in his leisurely pursuits while his wife is burdened with managing countless household duties. Rose, described as a delicate creature full of youthful exuberance, is caught between her father's ideals of leisure and her mother's pragmatic concerns. The initial interactions in the garden reveal a peaceful yet tense atmosphere as Mrs. Damerel strives to instill a sense of responsibility in Rose, contrasting with Mr. Damerel's more relaxed approach. This opening sets up not only family dynamics but also hints at the larger societal themes that will be explored throughout the story, particularly the struggles of women in balancing personal desires against familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Illustrator: Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 54882
Published: Jun 10, 2017
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Rose in June
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "A Rose in June" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Rose Damerel, the eldest daughter of a charming but somewhat ineffectual rector, Mr. Damerel, and his more practical wife, Mrs. Damerel. The narrative juxtaposes the idyllic and carefree life of Rose with the burdens and responsibilities of her mother, setting the stage for conflicts surrounding duty, family life, and the expectations placed on young women during that era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Damerel family through the lens of a sunny summer day at their rectory, where Mr. Damerel indulges in his leisurely pursuits while his wife is burdened with managing countless household duties. Rose, described as a delicate creature full of youthful exuberance, is caught between her father's ideals of leisure and her mother's pragmatic concerns. The initial interactions in the garden reveal a peaceful yet tense atmosphere as Mrs. Damerel strives to instill a sense of responsibility in Rose, contrasting with Mr. Damerel's more relaxed approach. This opening sets up not only family dynamics but also hints at the larger societal themes that will be explored throughout the story, particularly the struggles of women in balancing personal desires against familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Illustrator: Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 54882
Published: Jun 10, 2017
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.