The Mermaid: A Love Tale by L. Dougall

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Author Dougall, L. (Lily), 1858-1923
Title The Mermaid: A Love Tale
Note Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Mermaid: A Love Tale" by L. Dougall is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set on the north-west coast of Prince Edward's Island and primarily follows the life of Caius Simpson, a thoughtful and sensitive young man who is deeply affected by the struggles of those around him, especially after witnessing a tragic event involving a local family. As he grapples with his own emotions and a sense of nobility, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the extraordinary in everyday life. The opening of the book introduces Caius as he reflects on his upbringing and the strict morals implanted by his father. During a fishing trip, he encounters a bleak farm and becomes entangled in the despair of the farmer's wife, who is later revealed to have committed a horrific act. This encounter catalyzes Caius's journey of self-discovery, revealing his inclination towards empathy and his desire to connect with those suffering around him. As he witnesses the repercussions of the tragedy, Caius is drawn into a world filled with emotional turbulence, foreshadowing his eventual relationship with the intriguing figure of the mermaid that symbolizes both beauty and the complexities of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Prince Edward Island -- Fiction
Subject Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Iles-de-la-Madeleine (Québec) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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