| Author |
Davis, Rebecca Harding, 1831-1910 |
| Title |
Margret Howth: A Story of To-day
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| Note |
1862
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Margret Howth: A Story of To-day" by Rebecca Harding Davis is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. It provides a vivid exploration of the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people, particularly focusing on social issues and the human condition in a contemporary setting. The narrative is centered around the life of Margret Howth, a young woman navigating the complexities of duty, sacrifice, and personal identity against the backdrop of a gritty industrial town. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone as the narrator presents the harsh realities of daily life during a turbulent period, emphasizing themes of resilience, hope, and the search for deeper meaning amid despair. We are introduced to Margret as she begins work in a woolen mill to support her struggling family, confronting both external challenges and her own feelings of loss. The significance of the ledger she finds, penned by a woman in the mill, hints at deeper connections to the lives of working-class women. Through vivid descriptions and poignant character interactions, the story delicately unearths Margret's internal conflict, her sense of duty, and her yearning for a life filled with love and potential amidst the shadows of her present circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
515 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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