The Story of Bawn by Katharine Tynan
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| Author | Tynan, Katharine, 1861-1931 |
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| Title | The Story of Bawn |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Bawn" by Katharine Tynan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of Bawn Devereux, a young girl living at Aghadoe Abbey with her grandparents, the Lord and Lady St. Leger. As she grows up in a secluded and traditional environment, Bawn grapples with themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the haunting presence of her family's past. The story hints at her complex relationships, particularly with her cousin Theobald and the enigmatic figure of Richard Dawson. The opening of the story introduces Bawn Devereux as she reflects on her life at Aghadoe Abbey, detailing her experiences with her grandparents and her childhood friendship with her boy cousin, Theobald. Through her eyes, readers glimpse the old-fashioned charm of her home, but also the underlying tensions related to her family's history, particularly the disappearance of her Uncle Luke. The narrative weaves in elements of supernatural folklore as Bawn contemplates the ghosts that haunt her family estate, setting a tone of nostalgia and mystery. As the story unfolds, Bawn's interactions with the surrounding world, including the introduction of new figures such as Richard Dawson, promise to challenge her sheltered existence and propel her into a wider social landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17784 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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