Coelebs: The Love Story of a Bachelor by F. E. Mills Young
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"Coelebs: The Love Story of a Bachelor" by F. E. Mills Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Musgrave, a confirmed bachelor who is deeply entrenched in his solitary domestic life and the local parish community of Moresby. As he navigates his interactions with various characters—including the respectable but plain housemaid Eliza, and the modern and progressive Mrs. Chadwick—Musgrave grapples with societal expectations, the
nature of companionship, and his own aversion to change. The opening of the novel introduces John Musgrave as he thoughtfully engages with the dynamics of his household and reflects on his solitude. We see a glimpse of his character as he engages with Eliza, observing her quirks, and we learn about his deep sense of loss following his sister's marriage that further isolates him. Musgrave's conversation with the vicar illuminates his apprehensions regarding relationships, particularly with women, highlighting that he has never been in love. As Mrs. Chadwick enters the narrative with her modern ideas and assertive nature, Musgrave begins to face challenges to his well-ordered life, hinting at the transformation that may await him as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills), 1875- |
|---|---|
| Title | Coelebs: The Love Story of a Bachelor |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bachelors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37263 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37263-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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