A Nest of Linnets by Frank Frankfort Moore
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Jellicoe, John |
| Title | A Nest of Linnets |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Nest of Linnets" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Linley family, particularly focusing on Elizabeth "Betsy" Linley, a gifted singer whose struggles with her artistic identity are at the center of the narrative. The opening chapters introduce Betsy and her father, Mr. Linley, who emphasizes the importance of her musical talent, while Betsy's emotional turmoil regarding her public performances and personal aspirations begins to unfold. At the start of the novel, Mr. Linley is teaching his daughter, Betsy, to sing, pushing her to connect deeply with her music, yet she feels overwhelmed by the burden of performing for an audience. Betsy’s excitement on the return of her brother Tom, who has spent years studying music in Italy, is quickly shadowed by her realization that his passion for music eclipses their familial bond. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that Betsy yearns for a normal life away from the intense scrutiny of the public, desiring to marry an older man, Mr. Long, to escape her singing career. This internal conflict between her artistic gifts and her need for emotional fulfillment sets the stage for the drama that unfolds throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47195 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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