| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
A Modern Chronicle — Volume 05
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modern_Chronicle
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Modern Chronicle — Volume 05" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story centers around Honora, a woman navigating the complexities of her societal position and personal ideals in the vibrant, high-stakes world of New York City. As she moves between her dreams of a meaningful life and the reality of her circumstances, themes of ambition, loneliness, and the pursuit of authenticity unfold. The opening of the volume introduces Honora reflecting on her life choices amidst the material comfort of her New York home. Struggling with feelings of isolation despite her status, she is haunted by memories and introspections about her past path towards an 'Ideal.' The narrative shifts as she encounters Peter Erwin, an old friend whose recent success reignites her unresolved feelings and aspirations. Honora’s interactions with him evoke a sense of longing and self-examination, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of personal identity against the backdrop of societal expectations. Through her conversations, particularly with Peter, the reader begins to sense her internal conflict and the choices that lie ahead in her quest for fulfillment. (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 |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5378 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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