Fenella : a novel by Henry Longan Stuart
"Fenella: A Novel" by Henry Longan Stuart is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character Fenella Barbour, a young girl navigating her identity and relationships in a world filled with expectations and pressures, particularly relating to her love for Paul Ingram, a struggling writer. Themes of longing, ambition, and the trials of unreciprocated affection seem to underpin the story, setting a reflective and
emotional tone that invites exploration. The opening of the novel introduces Fenella as she emerges from the ocean, a powerful image that evokes themes of both vitality and existential reflection. As she interacts with Paul, who is portrayed as brooding and discontent with his literary pursuits, a tender yet complex dynamic unfolds. Fenella's playful nature contrasts with Paul's deeper worries about his future, setting the stage for an exploration of their relationship amidst the backdrop of societal expectations. Their conversation reveals underlying tensions about success, creative ambition, and personal sacrifice, drawing readers into their world and emotional struggles from the very beginning. This opening section not only establishes character motivations but also the philosophical themes that will likely play a crucial role throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stuart, Henry Longan, 1875-1928 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11009898 |
| Title | Fenella : a novel |
| Original Publication | Garden City: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women dancers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75372 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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