| Author |
Frankau, Gilbert, 1884-1952 |
| Title |
The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David T. Jones, Elizabeth Oscanyan, Al Haines & the
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| Summary |
"The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton" by Gilbert Frankau is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Aliette Brunton, a woman navigating the complexities of love, loss, and self-sacrifice against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal turmoil. The story explores themes of loyalty, the consequences of infidelity, and the passage from innocence to a more complicated emotional landscape. The opening of the novel introduces Aliette and her world, immediately establishing the theme that love is both essential and demanding. Through vivid descriptions, we learn about her struggles in a marriage defined by her husband Hector's betrayals. Aliette’s character is fleshed out as she yearns for the joys of motherhood and a true connection, all while engaging in a hunt that reflects her inner emotions and desires. The burgeoning relationship with Ronald Cavendish, another key character, hints at the possibility of deeper connection and complicates her existing commitments, setting the stage for the unfolding love story and potential conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59931 |
| Release Date |
Jul 17, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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