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Fothergill, Jessie
1851
1891
Borderland : $b a country-town chronicle
$aLondon :$bRichard Bentley & Sons, $c1890.
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"Borderland: A Country-Town Chronicle" by Jessie Fothergill is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story is set in a quaint English country town and revolves around the lives of several young boys during their childhood, transitioning into their adult lives fraught with friendship, social dynamics, and familial expectations. The narrative focuses on Michael Langstroth and his interactions with his brother Gilbert, their friend Roger Camm, and the temperamental Otho Askam as well as their relationships with the women in their lives, particularly Magdalen Wynter. The opening of the novel introduces us to a nostalgic summer of youth where four boys, the sons of gentlemen from varied backgrounds, enjoy carefree adventures in an idyllic garden by the river Tees. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about the distinct personalities of each boy: the noble and proud Michael, the gentle Gilbert, the struggling Roger, and the impulsive Otho. The story later shifts to their adulthood, revealing changing fortunes and the complexity of their relationships, particularly the dynamics surrounding Otho's return to claim his inheritance at Thorsgarth. Themes of social standing, romantic entanglements, and the contrasting lives of the boys are emphasized, setting the stage for deeper explorations into their evolving identities and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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