| Author |
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
| Title |
The Two Guardians
or, Home in This World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michigan University, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Two Guardians" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young cousins, Marian and Edmund Arundel, as they navigate their lives and the changes that come after the loss of their father. The narrative explores themes of family, grief, self-sacrifice, and moral character within the mundane trials of everyday life, setting the stage for the characters' development and the challenges they face. The opening of the book introduces a picturesque Devonshire setting and follows Marian and Edmund during a day spent riding and fishing. It highlights their close relationship and their shared experience of living under the shadow of their father's illness. As they interact with various village acquaintances, conversations subtly hint at the underlying tension surrounding their father's health and the potential upheavals that might follow. Notably, the preface from the author emphasizes the intention to depict ordinary life and moral principles throughout the story, which suggests that the tale will concentrate on personal growth and the impact of choices rather than sensational events or adventures. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9926 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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