Tales and Novels — Volume 10 by Maria Edgeworth

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Author Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849
Title Tales and Novels — Volume 10
Helen
Note Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Helen.
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Summary "Tales and Novels — Volume 10" by Maria Edgeworth is a fictional work written during the mid-19th century. This volume centers around the character of Helen Stanley, a young woman who recently lost her beloved uncle and now grapples with the sorrow of becoming orphaned while also facing the implications of her family's shattered financial situation. Through Helen's journey, the book explores themes of love, loss, independence, and societal expectations, as she navigates her new reality with the support of newfound friends, Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood. The opening of the novel introduces Helen as she is observed walking slowly in mourning, conveying her deep unhappiness following her uncle's death. Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood express their concern for her, realizing the discrepancies in her uncle's previously perceived wealth and the actual financial troubles left in his wake. As the couple contemplates how to break the unfortunate news to Helen, the narrative dives into Helen's background, revealing her upbringing as an heiress spoilt by her uncle's ineffective financial management. Readers witness Helen's character unfold as she deals with her grief, discovering her uncle's debts, and her subsequent resolve to live independently, ultimately highlighting her strength and moral fortitude as she contemplates her place in a world where her status has drastically changed. (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 Women -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8531
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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