This edition had all images removed.
Title: Within the Precincts
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Within the Precincts" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of characters living within the shadow of a grand ecclesiastical establishment, particularly focusing on the experiences of Lottie Despard, the daughter of a Chevalier. The narrative delves into themes of social class, ambition, and the quest for respectability, showcasing Lottie's interactions with both the higher echelons of society and her own modest upbringing. The opening of "Within the Precincts" introduces us to the scene at St. Michael’s Abbey, where characters are gathered in anticipation of a wedding. Lottie, a beautiful but socially positioned young woman, watches the festivities from her window, feeling a mix of emotions as she grapples with her social status and longing for recognition. The chapter vividly describes her disappointment after being overlooked by her friend, the Dean's daughter, during the wedding, as her family’s impoverished background starkly contrasts with the grandeur around her. As the story unfolds, Lottie's complexities and aspirations are revealed against the backdrop of her family dynamics and societal expectations, setting the stage for her struggles with identity and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
EBook No.: 65153
Published: Apr 24, 2021
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Families -- Fiction
Subject: Stepmothers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Within the Precincts
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Within the Precincts" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of characters living within the shadow of a grand ecclesiastical establishment, particularly focusing on the experiences of Lottie Despard, the daughter of a Chevalier. The narrative delves into themes of social class, ambition, and the quest for respectability, showcasing Lottie's interactions with both the higher echelons of society and her own modest upbringing. The opening of "Within the Precincts" introduces us to the scene at St. Michael’s Abbey, where characters are gathered in anticipation of a wedding. Lottie, a beautiful but socially positioned young woman, watches the festivities from her window, feeling a mix of emotions as she grapples with her social status and longing for recognition. The chapter vividly describes her disappointment after being overlooked by her friend, the Dean's daughter, during the wedding, as her family’s impoverished background starkly contrasts with the grandeur around her. As the story unfolds, Lottie's complexities and aspirations are revealed against the backdrop of her family dynamics and societal expectations, setting the stage for her struggles with identity and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
EBook No.: 65153
Published: Apr 24, 2021
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Families -- Fiction
Subject: Stepmothers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.