Author |
Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
Illustrator |
Booth, Franklin, 1874-1948 |
Illustrator |
Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929 |
LoC No. |
06036177
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Title |
The Loves of the Lady Arabella
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Original Publication |
United States: The Bobbs-Merrill Company,1898,copyright 1906.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries).
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Summary |
"The Loves of the Lady Arabella" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a historical context, revolving around the lives and loves of its central characters, notably Lady Arabella Stormont, who captures the affections of several suitors, including the young midshipman Richard Glyn. The narrative promises themes of romance, class dynamics, and the intricacies of society's expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to Richard Glyn, who, at just fourteen, seeks a midshipman’s warrant in the Royal Navy. After an awkward meeting with his formidable great-uncle, Admiral Sir Peter Hawkshaw, and Lady Hawkshaw, Richard is eventually granted his wish. Notably, Richard meets Lady Arabella, described as the most beautiful creature he has ever seen, which sets the stage for his infatuation with her. Throughout this portion, we see the interplay of power and affection among the characters, particularly Richard's relationship with Lady Arabella and her interactions with others, including the ambitious Giles Vernon. This establishes a rich backdrop for the romantic and adventurous exploits yet to unfold in the narrative. (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 |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Fiction
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Subject |
Heiresses -- Fiction
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Subject |
Dueling -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
68033 |
Release Date |
May 9, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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