The Shuttle by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Author Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Title The Shuttle
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "The Shuttle" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of cultural clash and personal struggle as it follows the life of Rosalie Vanderpoel, an American heiress who marries Sir Nigel Anstruthers, an English baronet. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of differing societal expectations and personal ambitions. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the concept of the "Shuttle," representing the connections being woven between America and England. The opening chapter depicts the historical context of the transatlantic ties, emphasizing the gap between the two worlds, yet hinting at the inevitable intertwining of their fates. Rosalie, described as a sweet-tempered and naïve young woman, enters into an international marriage that she believes will bring romance and excitement, but soon discovers the disillusionment that comes with her husband's domineering nature and her new life at Stornham Court, where she feels increasingly isolated and out of place. The implications of her marriage and the adaptability challenges she faces set the stage for the emotional journey that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Children of the rich -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 506
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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