A Fair Barbarian by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Author Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Title A Fair Barbarian
Note Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Fair Barbarian" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the small English town of Slowbridge, where the arrival of Miss Octavia Bassett from America, niece to Miss Belinda Bassett, creates quite a stir. Octavia's unconventional charm and vibrant personality serve as a contrast to the reserved and somewhat rigid social norms of Slowbridge, leading to amusing encounters and societal clashes. The opening of the novel introduces the conservative town of Slowbridge, which is shaken by the unexpected arrival of Octavia, who embodies a bold, carefree spirit shaped by her American upbringing. Initially flustered, Miss Belinda struggles to comprehend her niece's lively demeanor and extravagant attire, which starkly contrast with the town's genteel stylings. As Octavia navigates her new environment, curious townspeople observe her with a mix of fascination and disapproval, setting the stage for an exploration of cultural differences and the complexities of social acceptance in Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Villages -- England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Americans -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9487
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 13, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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