Miss Meredith by Amy Levy

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Author Levy, Amy, 1861-1889
Title Miss Meredith
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Miss Meredith" by Amy Levy is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Elsie Meredith, a young woman from a struggling family in England who accepts a position as a governess in Italy for the Marchesa Brogi. The narrative delves into her experiences as she navigates the complexities of her new life, including familial relationships, cultural differences, and budding feelings of love amidst her sense of isolation. The opening of the novel introduces us to Elsie's family dynamics as she contemplates the opportunity that could take her to Pisa. The atmosphere is infused with a mixture of warmth and melancholy as Elsie bids farewell to her mother and sisters. As she travels to her new life, her initial excitement is quickly tempered by feelings of uncertainty and homesickness. Upon arriving at the grand Palazzo Brogi, she is met with a chilly reception and gets to know her pupils and new surroundings, setting the stage for her struggle with loneliness and the challenges that lie ahead in her Italian adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Governesses -- Fiction
Subject British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Pisa (Italy) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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