| Author |
Spence, Catherine Helen, 1825-1910 |
| Title |
Mr. Hogarth's Will
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Hogarth%27s_Will
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Mr. Hogarth's Will" by Catherine Helen Spence is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of two orphaned sisters, Jane and Alice Melville, who are unexpectedly disinherited by their eccentric uncle, Mr. Hogarth, who instead leaves his fortune to an illegitimate son, Francis Ormistown. The narrative explores themes of gender, independence, and societal expectations in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the book presents the aftermath of Mr. Hogarth's funeral, where the sisters, still in mourning, are confronted with the shocking revelation of their uncle's will. As they grapple with the implications of their financial ruin and their uncle’s peculiar beliefs about women's independence, both Jane and Alice are thrust into uncertainty regarding their futures. Jane's determination to make her own way contrasts sharply with Alice's despair, setting the stage for their struggles and aspirations in a society that offers few options for women. As the story unfolds, we witness Jane's attempts to navigate various job opportunities while Alice seeks solace in her literary pursuits, hinting at their respective paths ahead. (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 |
Australia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4224 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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