The discarded daughter; or, The children of the isle by Southworth
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| Author | Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899 |
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| Title | The discarded daughter; or, The children of the isle |
| Original Publication | United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1875. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Discarded Daughter; or, The Children of the Isle" by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores themes of love, loss, familial duty, and social constraints through the life of Alice Chester, who becomes entangled in her father's ambitious plans for her future against her own desires. As the sole heiress of a large estate, Alice faces the pressure of societal expectations and parental tyranny, particularly from her father, Colonel Chester. The opening portion sets the stage for Alice's turbulent life in the beautiful yet oppressive environment of Mount Calm. After the death of her brothers in the Revolutionary War, Alice is thrust into the role of heiress, drawing the attention of suitors, including her father's choice, General Garnet. Complications arise with her existing love for Milton Sinclair, a young minister whose prospects are diminished by Colonel Chester's authoritarian control over Alice's fate. The narrative begins with intense emotional turmoil as Alice grapples with her father's intentions and the contrast between her hopes and the reality imposed upon her. This powerful conflict establishes a dramatic foundation for the unfolding story, intriguing readers with its exploration of personal agency within societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Maryland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69714 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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