Pauline's Passion and Punishment by Louisa May Alcott
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| Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
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| Title | Pauline's Passion and Punishment |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pauline's Passion and Punishment" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the post-Victorian era. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human emotion, focusing on the life of a woman named Pauline who navigates her tumultuous relationships and seeks retribution against her unfaithful partner. Through a blend of romantic tension and intense character dynamics, Alcott delves into the moral dilemmas faced by her characters. The story follows Pauline, who is deeply hurt after discovering that her lover, Gilbert, has married another woman even while professing his love for her. In her anguish, she harbors thoughts of revenge and enlists the help of Manuel, a devoted young man who loves her. As the drama unfolds, their lives become intertwined, leading to complex emotional confrontations. The narrative evolves as Pauline attempts to reclaim her agency and confront Gilbert, leading to tensions that culminate in a harrowing climax. Ultimately, the novel examines the cost of passion and the pursuit of justice, ultimately forcing Pauline to grapple with her own desires and the consequences of her choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8384 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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