| Author |
Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873 |
| Title |
All in the dark
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| Original Publication |
London: Downey & Co., 1898.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Hapka, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"All in the Dark" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around William Maubray, an orphan who is dependent on his aunt, Miss Dinah Perfect, living at the rather dull Gilroyd Hall during his school holidays. William is accompanied by his cousin, Violet Darkwell, who is a lively and imaginative girl, bringing a touch of vibrancy to his otherwise monotonous life. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, loss, and the supernatural begin to intertwine with the everyday lives of the characters, hinting at deeper mysteries to be explored. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the idyllic yet stagnant setting of Gilroyd Hall and its inhabitants. William, who enjoys a close yet somewhat complicated relationship with his aunt, is depicted as a thoughtful young man, increasingly aware of the changing dynamics around him, particularly his feelings for Violet. The opening chapters reveal a mix of whimsical interactions, including playful banter and hints of magic and spiritualism through Aunt Dinah’s fascination with séance practices. As the tone shifts from lightheartedness to a growing sense of unease, the groundwork is laid for a compelling exploration of the supernatural alongside the trials of young love and the inevitable approach of change. (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 |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Young men -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conflict of generations -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spiritualism -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aunts -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75028 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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