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Title: Forge and furnace: A novel
Original Publication: United Kingdom: New Amsterdam Book Company,1896.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: MWS, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Forge and Furnace: A Novel" by Florence Warden is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. This narrative centers around the lives of the Cornthwaite family, specifically focusing on Josiah Cornthwaite, his son Christian, and the relationship between Christian and the charming girl Claire Biron. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a steelworks in Sheffield, delving into themes of ambition, societal class, and familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the bustling atmosphere of the Cornthwaite's steelworks, where Josiah Cornthwaite passionately oversees the operations while expressing concern for the future of his son, Christian, who seems disinterested in the family business. As tensions rise, the character of Bram Elshaw is introduced, a workman who admires Claire, leading to complex emotional dynamics. The chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of ambition and love, ultimately hinting at the struggles faced by those from different social standings as they navigate their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Warden, Florence, 1857-1929
EBook No.: 68689
Published: Aug 5, 2022
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Sheffield (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Forge and furnace: A novel
Original Publication: United Kingdom: New Amsterdam Book Company,1896.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: MWS, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Forge and Furnace: A Novel" by Florence Warden is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. This narrative centers around the lives of the Cornthwaite family, specifically focusing on Josiah Cornthwaite, his son Christian, and the relationship between Christian and the charming girl Claire Biron. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a steelworks in Sheffield, delving into themes of ambition, societal class, and familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the bustling atmosphere of the Cornthwaite's steelworks, where Josiah Cornthwaite passionately oversees the operations while expressing concern for the future of his son, Christian, who seems disinterested in the family business. As tensions rise, the character of Bram Elshaw is introduced, a workman who admires Claire, leading to complex emotional dynamics. The chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of ambition and love, ultimately hinting at the struggles faced by those from different social standings as they navigate their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Warden, Florence, 1857-1929
EBook No.: 68689
Published: Aug 5, 2022
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Sheffield (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.