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Title: Delia Blanchflower
Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Delia Blanchflower" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the complex world of Delia Blanchflower, the daughter of a recently deceased baronet, as she navigates her new life, opposition to traditional gender roles, and the expectations placed on her by society. The book explores themes of freedom, femininity, and generational conflict against the backdrop of changing social dynamics in England. The opening portion of "Delia Blanchflower" presents a vivid scene at a Tyrolese hotel where the protagonist, a middle-aged Englishman named Mark Winnington, observes the diverse clientele while reflecting on the roles and behaviors of women around him. As conversations unfold, he learns of Delia, a spirited young feminist who is the central figure of interest. Intrigued by her reputation and the philosophies surrounding contemporary feminism, Winnington recalls his connection to her late father, who entrusted him as Delia's guardian and trustee. The narrative quickly shifts to Delia's thoughts and aspirations, revealing her determination to assert her independence and navigate the complexities of her new circumstances, setting the stage for a clash between traditional expectations and the burgeoning modernity that she embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920
EBook No.: 9665
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Suffrage -- Great Britain -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Delia Blanchflower
Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Delia Blanchflower" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the complex world of Delia Blanchflower, the daughter of a recently deceased baronet, as she navigates her new life, opposition to traditional gender roles, and the expectations placed on her by society. The book explores themes of freedom, femininity, and generational conflict against the backdrop of changing social dynamics in England. The opening portion of "Delia Blanchflower" presents a vivid scene at a Tyrolese hotel where the protagonist, a middle-aged Englishman named Mark Winnington, observes the diverse clientele while reflecting on the roles and behaviors of women around him. As conversations unfold, he learns of Delia, a spirited young feminist who is the central figure of interest. Intrigued by her reputation and the philosophies surrounding contemporary feminism, Winnington recalls his connection to her late father, who entrusted him as Delia's guardian and trustee. The narrative quickly shifts to Delia's thoughts and aspirations, revealing her determination to assert her independence and navigate the complexities of her new circumstances, setting the stage for a clash between traditional expectations and the burgeoning modernity that she embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920
EBook No.: 9665
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Suffrage -- Great Britain -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.