Esmeralda by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Author Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Title Esmeralda
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Esmeralda" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the social dynamics and cultural observations of the time. The story centers around the life of a young American girl, Esmeralda, who finds herself caught between her humble rural beginnings in North Carolina and the affluent and often superficial world of Paris society. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional struggles that accompany socioeconomic transitions. The narrative follows Esmeralda and her family as they navigate their newfound wealth after discovering iron on their land, leading to a drastic change in their lifestyle. While her mother is eager to assimilate into the Parisian elite, Esmeralda feels out of place and longs for her simpler past. Her relationship with a mountain boy named Wash, whom she was to marry, brings additional complexity to her life as her mother's ambitions threaten their connection. Through her interactions with the couple, her mentor Clélie, and her father, the story reveals Esmeralda's internal conflict—ultimately, she must choose between familial loyalty and her feelings for Wash as she seeks genuine happiness in a world where she often feels like an outsider. The resolution demonstrates the power of love and choice as Esmeralda embraces her past while looking toward a hopeful future with Wash. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Manners and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 23328
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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