| Author |
Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
| Illustrator |
Wilson, F. S. |
| Title |
Joan Haste
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Haste
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Larry Dunn
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| Summary |
"Joan Haste" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around the life of Joan Haste, a village girl who grapples with her innate beauty and noble aspirations despite her modest origins. Joan feels the weight of her circumstances, dealing with familial responsibilities and societal expectations while longing for something more than her dreary life. The opening of the novel takes place near the ruins of Ramborough Abbey and sets a somber, melancholic tone, reflecting Joan's internal struggles. She is introduced as a beautiful yet troubled girl who feels out of place among her surroundings, compounded by an unsatisfactory home life with her aunt and a persistent suitor she wishes to escape. As the narrative progresses, the reader witnesses Joan's social aspirations clash with the reality of her position, leading to deeper emotional complexities and the introduction of potential romantic interests. This opening establishes the central themes of desire, identity, and societal constraints that will likely drive the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
East Anglia (England) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66528 |
| Release Date |
Oct 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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