Catharine Furze by William Hale White
QR code
"Catharine Furze" by William Hale White is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set in the market town of Eastthorpe in 1840, the story revolves around the Furze family, particularly their daughter Catharine, as they navigate the complexities of social aspirations, class distinctions, and family dynamics in a changing society. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of Eastthorpe, detailing its geography, inhabitants, and the social structures that
define it. We are introduced to a series of characters gathered in the home of Mr. Furze, the local ironmonger, where discussions about life, death, and the social standing of the characters unfold. Catharine emerges as a central figure characterized by her spirited interactions and defiance of the constraints imposed by her family and society. Her relationships with her parents reveal tensions, particularly between her mother’s desire for social improvement and Catharine’s growing sense of individuality. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, familial love, and the struggle for personal freedom amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | White, William Hale, 1831-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Catharine Furze |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1913 Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6023 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Mar 12, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!