The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3 by Mrs. Hubback
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| Author | Hubback, Mrs. (Catherine-Anne Austen), 1818-1877 |
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| Title | The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Barry Abrahamsen as a combined version of Vols. 1-3 produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, The University of Iowa, Stanford University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (University of Iowa) |
| Summary | "The Younger Sister: A Novel, Volumes 1-3" by Mrs. Hubback is a romantic fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the Reverend John Watson and his family, particularly focusing on his youngest daughter, Emma, as she navigates personal loss, family dynamics, and societal expectations. The narrative hints at themes of love, ambition, and the struggles faced by young women of the era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Reverend Watson, who has become a shadow of himself following the death of his wife. The story detailed the impact this loss has had on his family, particularly on his three daughters, who were left at the mercy of their father's indolence. Emma, the youngest, finds herself in a better situation when taken in by her wealthy uncle but is soon confronted with the challenges of reconnecting with her own family amid the complexities of social standing and romantic intrigues. The opening sets the stage for Emma's character development, providing a glimpse into her struggles with feelings of loss, familial affections, and the society’s expectations pressing upon her as she prepares for her first ball. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Motherless families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children of clergy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54066 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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