A reversion to type by E. M. Delafield
QR code
"A Reversion to Type" by E. M. Delafield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Aviolet family, particularly focusing on Lady Aviolet, her daughter-in-law Rose, and young Cecil, as they navigate life at Squires, their ancestral home. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the contrasts between traditional British values and modern sensibilities. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced
to the opulent yet suffocating environment of Squires, where Dr. Lucian, a family physician, is called to examine young Cecil. The interactions among Lady Aviolet, Rose, and Dr. Lucian reveal underlying tensions, particularly concerning young Cecil's upbringing and his struggle to adapt after returning from Ceylon, where he was raised by his mother Rose. As they discuss his health and education, it becomes evident that the family harbors high expectations, often at odds with Rose's intuitive maternal instincts, setting the stage for exploring deeper conflicts surrounding identity, truth, and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Delafield, E. M., 1890-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23013191 |
| Title | A reversion to type |
| Original Publication | New York: The MacMillan Company, 1923. |
| Credits | Hannah Wilson, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Widows -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74166 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!