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Title: Lemorne Versus Huell
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John M. Krafft, and David Widger
Summary: "Lemorne Versus Huell" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story encompasses themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the intricacies of legal battles revolving around inheritance and financial stability. Set primarily in Newport, the narrative delves into the life of Margaret Huell as she navigates her complex relationship with her wealthy aunt and her growing feelings toward Mr. Uxbridge, a lawyer entangled in a family lawsuit. The plot unfolds as Margaret visits her aunt, Eliza Huell, who is embroiled in a protracted legal dispute over an inherited property. The tension between the characters is steeped in class distinction, with Margaret feeling the weight of her financial limitations compared to her aunt's wealth. As the summer progresses, Margaret experiences a burgeoning romance with Mr. Uxbridge, whose connection to the lawsuit complicates their relationship. Throughout the tale, themes of love, ambition, and moral integrity are examined, leading to a profound climax where Margaret must confront her feelings about wealth, love, and loyalty amidst the legal turmoil and familial obligations surrounding her aunt's situation. The closing moments hint at a dramatic revelation that challenges Margaret's perception of her future and the man she loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoddard, Elizabeth, 1823-1902
EBook No.: 881
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Lawsuits -- Fiction
Subject: Aunts -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lemorne Versus Huell
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John M. Krafft, and David Widger
Summary: "Lemorne Versus Huell" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story encompasses themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the intricacies of legal battles revolving around inheritance and financial stability. Set primarily in Newport, the narrative delves into the life of Margaret Huell as she navigates her complex relationship with her wealthy aunt and her growing feelings toward Mr. Uxbridge, a lawyer entangled in a family lawsuit. The plot unfolds as Margaret visits her aunt, Eliza Huell, who is embroiled in a protracted legal dispute over an inherited property. The tension between the characters is steeped in class distinction, with Margaret feeling the weight of her financial limitations compared to her aunt's wealth. As the summer progresses, Margaret experiences a burgeoning romance with Mr. Uxbridge, whose connection to the lawsuit complicates their relationship. Throughout the tale, themes of love, ambition, and moral integrity are examined, leading to a profound climax where Margaret must confront her feelings about wealth, love, and loyalty amidst the legal turmoil and familial obligations surrounding her aunt's situation. The closing moments hint at a dramatic revelation that challenges Margaret's perception of her future and the man she loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoddard, Elizabeth, 1823-1902
EBook No.: 881
Published: Apr 1, 1997
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Lawsuits -- Fiction
Subject: Aunts -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.