| Author |
Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary), 1849?-1920 |
| Title |
Married or single?, Vol. 1 (of 3)
|
| Original Publication |
London: Chatto & Windus, 1895.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
|
| Summary |
"Married or Single?, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Madeline West, a young girl who finds herself in a precarious situation after her family falls into financial ruin and she is forced to assume the role of a pupil-teacher at a boarding school. As Madeline navigates her new life, she grapples with her feelings about love, loss, and societal expectations, setting the stage for her transformation throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Madeline West, who has recently transitioned from being a pampered student at Mrs. Harper's establishment to a disheartened pupil-teacher, burdened with the duties of household chores and the care of younger girls. Madeline's once bright disposition dims as she reflects on her father's long absence and the harsh realities of her current life. The opening scenes establish her friendship with Florence, a fellow boarder, and highlight the dynamics at Harperton, particularly the oppressive and judgmental nature of Mrs. Harper and her daughters. As Madeline comes to terms with her new status, her internal struggles are revealed, foreshadowing her journey toward self-discovery and the complexities of her relationships with others, especially with the men who take notice of her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
|
| Subject |
English fiction -- Irish authors
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72106 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
