Harry Joscelyn; vol. 1 of 3 by Mrs. Oliphant
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
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| Title | Harry Joscelyn; vol. 1 of 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Harry Joscelyn, vol. 1" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the Joscelyn family, particularly focusing on the dynamics between the family members, especially Harry, the youngest son, and his father, Ralph. It explores themes of familial conflict, personal struggles, and the longing for a life beyond the confines of one's upbringing. The opening of "Harry Joscelyn" introduces readers to the tense atmosphere within the Joscelyn household. We see the worry and anxiety of Mrs. Joscelyn as she frets over the quarrels between her husband and son. Meanwhile, Joan Joscelyn, Harry’s sister, remains calm and critical of their mother's emotional turmoil. The father, Ralph, is depicted as a domineering figure, embodying the tyrannical patriarch whose harsh demeanor looms over the family. As Harry arrives home late one night after spending time at the "Red Lion," he finds an unexpected silence at the door, raising tension as he grows impatient with his mother for not responding as she usually does. This initial chapter sets the stage for a complex exploration of family relationships and the struggles within their traditional roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63142 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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