My Young Alcides: A Faded Photograph by Charlotte M. Yonge

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Author Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
Title My Young Alcides: A Faded Photograph
Note Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "My Young Alcides: A Faded Photograph" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lucy Alison, who reflects on her family's history and the arrival of her estranged relatives, particularly the young man referred to as "young Alcides" or Harold. The backdrop includes themes of family ties, societal perceptions, and personal growth as Lucy grapples with her feelings towards her disinherited relatives and the impact of their past. At the start of the novel, Lucy Alison discusses a faded photograph that sparks memories of her family's tumultuous history, particularly focusing on her twin brothers from a previous marriage of her father's, who were transported for their revolutionary activities. The narrative transitions to the unsettling arrival of her nephews—Eustace and Harold—after their father's death, underlined by societal prejudice against their backgrounds. Lucy experiences a mix of apprehension and curiosity upon meeting Harold, who displays a large, imposing physique and an air of kindness, and soon finds herself navigating the complexities of her feelings toward her family ties while contemplating the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Hercules (Roman mythology) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4347
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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