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Title: Daisy of "Old Meadow."
Original Publication: London: James Nisbet & Co., Limited, 1885.
Note: Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Summary: "Daisy of 'Old Meadow'" by Agnes Giberne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Daisy Meads, a gentle and resilient young girl, and the challenges she faces living with her cantankerous father, Isaac Meads, who prioritizes money over familial bonds. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for morality in the face of hardship permeate the narrative, while Daisy's character illuminates the innocence and strength of youth. The opening of the novel introduces a village scene where gossip and concern about the eccentricities of Isaac Meads stir among the local shopkeepers. The chapter highlights Daisy’s oppressed existence, providing insights into her close relationship with her childhood nurse, Mary Davis. As Mary learns more about the difficulties Daisy faces at home, we see the unfolding tension between the young girl's gentle spirit and her father's stinginess and emotional distance. The introduction sets the stage for Daisy's resilience and the key relational dynamics that will drive the narrative forward, ultimately leading to the dramatic events of the storm that significantly impact their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
EBook No.: 71381
Published: Aug 10, 2023
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Christian fiction
Subject: Misers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Daisy of "Old Meadow."
Original Publication: London: James Nisbet & Co., Limited, 1885.
Note: Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Summary: "Daisy of 'Old Meadow'" by Agnes Giberne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Daisy Meads, a gentle and resilient young girl, and the challenges she faces living with her cantankerous father, Isaac Meads, who prioritizes money over familial bonds. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for morality in the face of hardship permeate the narrative, while Daisy's character illuminates the innocence and strength of youth. The opening of the novel introduces a village scene where gossip and concern about the eccentricities of Isaac Meads stir among the local shopkeepers. The chapter highlights Daisy’s oppressed existence, providing insights into her close relationship with her childhood nurse, Mary Davis. As Mary learns more about the difficulties Daisy faces at home, we see the unfolding tension between the young girl's gentle spirit and her father's stinginess and emotional distance. The introduction sets the stage for Daisy's resilience and the key relational dynamics that will drive the narrative forward, ultimately leading to the dramatic events of the storm that significantly impact their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
EBook No.: 71381
Published: Aug 10, 2023
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Christian fiction
Subject: Misers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.