The Magnetic Girl by Richard Marsh

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Author Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915
Title The Magnetic Girl
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Summary "The Magnetic Girl" by Richard Marsh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Norah O'Brady, a young woman grappling with feelings of inadequacy and societal expectations as she navigates her life amid her more glamorous sisters. The narrative delves into themes of beauty, loneliness, and the complexities of love and relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to Norah O'Brady's tumultuous emotions as she reflects on a marriage proposal from Mr. Benjamin Morgan, a man labeled as "Crooked Ben" by her friends and family due to his deformity. Despite feeling rage and shame over the proposal, Norah is also compelled by curiosity about what it means to be desired, even if it is from someone that society deems unworthy. Her struggle with self-image is compounded by her family's constant scrutiny and invitations to marry, making her question her worth. As the chapter progresses, we see Norah's turmoil deepen, especially when dealing with her family’s dismissive attitudes and the emerging dynamics during an encounter with her admirers, hinting at further developments in her journey of self-discovery and emotional awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Wishes -- Fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Interpersonal attraction -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64957
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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