| Author |
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
| Title |
Hopes and Fears
or, scenes from the life of a spinster
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
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| Summary |
"Hopes and Fears" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Honora Charlecote, a young woman navigating her feelings of duty, love, and personal aspiration while observing the interactions and expectations around her, particularly concerning her cousins and their relationships. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and the choices faced by women of that era, intertwining Honora's aspirations with the conflicting desires and duties of those around her. The opening of the book introduces Honora Charlecote as she reflects on her life in London and her family estate, Hiltonbury Holt. Honora is portrayed as a thoughtful and compassionate individual, engaged in charitable efforts and contemplating the noble mission of her cousin Owen Sandbrook, who aspires to work with Indigenous people in America. The chapter also presents her interactions with her cousin Humfrey, revealing a budding romance that Honora is initially reluctant to recognize due to her admiration for Owen's selflessness. As her thoughts meander through her commitments, both to her family and her ambitions, the narrative sets a tone of introspection and emotional complexity that captures the challenges faced by women during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Single women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26156 |
| Release Date |
Jul 31, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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