Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle by Charlotte Smith

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Author Smith, Charlotte, 1749-1806
Title Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle
Note Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Matthias Grammel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle" by Charlotte Smith is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work centers around young Emmeline Mowbray, a girl who grows up in the crumbling Mowbray Castle, navigating her life as an orphan raised by the housekeeper and the steward, amidst themes of social class, loneliness, and romantic entanglement. The narrative explores her struggles as she faces the loss of her guardians and the uncertain future that awaits her. At the start of the novel, we find Emmeline living a secluded life in Mowbray Castle, which has seen better days. Emmeline is left vulnerable and dependent on the favors of those around her since her noble lineage offers her little protection in a world where she is ultimately alone. The opening chapters detail her tender relationship with Mrs. Carey, the housekeeper, and her growing awareness of social hierarchies, particularly in the light of her encounters with Lord Montreville, the estate's current owner, and his son, Lord Delamere, who becomes a source of both admiration and fear. The stage is set for an exploration of Emmeline's character development as she grapples with abandonment, relationships, and the looming threat of her eventual displacement from the only home she has known. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Single women -- Fiction
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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