The Changeling by Walter Besant

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Author Besant, Walter, 1836-1901
Title The Changeling
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Summary "The Changeling" by Walter Besant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of identity and the consequences of choices surrounding adoption and substitution of children, particularly focusing on a young mother seeking a solution to her grief after the loss of her son. The story unfolds with a prominent lady who is driven by desperation to adopt a child, leading to a complex web of emotions and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces us to a doctor who assists a young lady in adopting a child, as she is grieving her own deceased son. The scene is filled with tension as the lady expresses her sympathy for the child's biological mother, revealing the emotional weight of her decisions. The dialogue between the doctor and the lady hints at deeper themes of heredity and the unknown consequences of her actions. As the narrative progresses, it is clear this seemingly clandestine transaction sets off a chain of events that intertwines their lives irrevocably, setting the stage for explorations of familial bonds, identity, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Adoption -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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