The Younger Sister: A Novel, Vol. II. by Mrs. Hubback
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| Author | Hubback, Mrs. (Catherine-Anne Austen), 1818-1877 |
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| Title | The Younger Sister: A Novel, Vol. II. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Barry Abrahamsen, Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, The University of Iowa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (University of Iowa) |
| Summary | "The Younger Sister: A Novel, Vol. II." by Mrs. Hubback is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story likely centers on the social intricacies and romantic entanglements of the Watson family, particularly focusing on the dynamics between the sisters, Emma, Margaret, and the newly introduced Penelope. Themes of vanity, societal expectations, and sibling rivalry resonate as the characters navigate a world of status and relationships against the backdrop of an anticipated ball at Osborne Castle. The opening of the novel introduces the Watson sisters as they prepare for a significant social event amidst class tensions and personal insecurities. Margaret's anxiety about her appearance and social standing is palpable, particularly in comparison to Penelope, who boldly asserts her position and seeks a way to make a name for herself among the elite. Emma, the more reserved sister, finds herself drawn into the unfolding drama, particularly when an unexpected encounter with Sir William Gordon prompts her to question her own feelings and the nature of her relationships. As the sisters anticipate the ball and its associated social dynamics, they are each faced with their vulnerabilities and desire for distinction, setting the stage for further developments in their interconnected lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Motherless families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children of clergy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54011 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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