The Actress' Daughter: A Novel by May Agnes Fleming
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About this eBook
| Author | Fleming, May Agnes, 1840-1880 |
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| Title | The Actress' Daughter: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Actress' Daughter: A Novel" by May Agnes Fleming is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel revolves around themes of family, loss, and resilience, primarily focusing on a young girl named Georgia, the titular character, and her journey through hardship after the death of her mother. The story begins on Christmas Eve, setting a tone of both festivity and foreboding as it introduces the stark contrast between Georgia's vibrant spirit and the grim circumstances surrounding her life. The opening of the novel depicts a fierce winter storm and introduces Miss Jerusha Skamp, a cantankerous spinster, who, despite her hardened exterior, finds herself drawn to the plight of those suffering in the storm. Witnessing a boy knocking on her door seeking help for his sick mother, she initially turns him away, showcasing her gruff nature. However, as the narrative unfolds, she is compelled by her conscience to venture into the storm to help, leading to her discovery of Georgia and her deceased mother in an abandoned cottage. This sets the stage for Georgia's tumultuous transition from her old life to living with Jerusha, further complicating her emotional landscape as she mourns her mother while attempting to embrace her new circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35035 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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