Irresolute Catherine by Violet Jacob
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| Author | Jacob, Violet, 1863-1946 |
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| Title | Irresolute Catherine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Irresolute Catherine" by Violet Jacob is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Catherine Dennis, a young woman on the brink of marriage who grapples with the contrasting influences of her past lover, Heber Moorhouse, and her fiancée, Charles Saunders. The opening chapters set a tone of conflict and tension as Catherine's choices lead her into a complex web of emotional dilemmas and societal expectations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the pastoral setting where Heber, a shepherd, herds sheep and contemplates his past love, Catherine, who is about to be baptized. The scene shifts to a gathering at Bethesda, where Catherine's baptism becomes a public spectacle that angers Charles. This moment marks a critical juncture, revealing the volatile nature of their relationship and emphasizing Catherine’s emotional turmoil as she is torn between her ingrained upbringing and the desires of her heart. Susannah, a character internal to the drama, becomes pivotal in navigating the repercussions of the characters’ choices and the ensuing conflicts stemming from love, jealousy, and societal expectations, drawing readers into a compelling exploration of human relationships and choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Wales -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shepherds -- Fiction |
| Subject | Baptists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57503 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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