Nocturne by Frank Swinnerton
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.html.images | 376 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.epub3.images | 197 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.epub.noimages | 202 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.kf8.images | 325 kB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.kindle.images | 300 kB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177.txt.utf-8 | 317 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/15177/pg15177-h.zip | 190 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Swinnerton, Frank, 1884-1982 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| Title | Nocturne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Nocturne" by Frank Swinnerton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in London, capturing the domestic lives and complex relationships of the Blanchard sisters, Jenny and Emmy, who grapple with their ambitions, life circumstances, and the weight of familial obligations. The opening serves to introduce the characters, particularly the vibrant and impulsive Jenny, and the more restrained, nurturing Emmy, against the backdrop of their father’s deteriorating health and the socio-economic realities of their lives. The beginning of the novel sets a somber yet vivid atmosphere, immersing the reader in the bustling streets of London as Jenny embarks on her journey home. As she navigates the tram and the solitude of her thoughts, the reader witnesses glimpses of her unfulfilled desires and aspirations. The dynamics between Jenny and Emmy are carefully drawn out, showcasing their rivalry and mutual dependence amid the complexities of their shared life with their aging father. The rich emotional landscape introduced here hints at the struggles they will face individually and together, hinting at themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's mundane realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15177 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
