| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
A Modern Chronicle — Volume 03
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modern_Chronicle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Modern Chronicle — Volume 03" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Honora, who is navigating the complexities of her married life after recently marrying her husband Howard Spence. As she tries to embrace her new role, she grapples with feelings of both joy and disillusionment regarding their life together. The opening portion of the novel introduces Honora as she reflects on her wedding and the transition from her past to her present. While she initially feels a mix of excitement and happiness about her marriage and the possibilities ahead, she soon encounters a sense of detachment and confusion about her husband's identity and their shared future. The narrative captures her memories of significant moments from her past and her current observations of Howard as they embark on their honeymoon in New Orleans. Despite her apparent affection for him, Honora remains uncertain about her feelings and the changes in their relationship, hinting at deeper struggles with her identity and marital expectations. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her character as she seeks fulfillment in a world that often feels constraining. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5376 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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