A Singer from the Sea by Amelia E. Barr

"A Singer from the Sea" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque coastal village in Cornwall and centers around Denas Penelles, a spirited fisher girl with a love for the sea and a passion for singing. The narrative explores her interactions with Roland Tresham, a young man from a higher social standing, and the complexities of their relationship amidst the expectations of their respective worlds. The opening of the novel introduces the stunning landscape of the Cornish coast and provides a vivid backdrop for the lives of Denas and her family. Denas's father, John Penelles, is depicted as a concerned and protective fisherman, wary of the influence that the well-educated and charming Roland might have on his daughter. As Denas begins to navigate her feelings for Roland, the chapter sets up a tension between her humble fishing life and the allure of Roland's world, revealing the social divide that threatens to complicate their budding romance. Through poignant dialogue, we get a glimpse of Denas's independence and her father's devotion to her well-being, suggesting that their familial bond will be a crucial element as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
Title A Singer from the Sea
Credits Produced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 29909
Release Date
Last Update Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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