The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story by Alcott
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About this eBook
| Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
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| Title | The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story" by Alcott is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Maurice Treherne, a once-spirited man who has become a cripple after a misfortune at sea while saving his wealthy cousin, Jasper. The unfolding drama explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of human desires amidst the backdrop of a Christmas setting. The opening of the book establishes a rich tapestry of relationships and intrigue among the characters, primarily focusing on Maurice, who is now confined to a wheelchair but maintains a dignified strength and spirit despite his challenges. As he converses with relatives and friends, we learn of the complex dynamics between him, his beloved cousin Octavia, and the newcomer Mrs. Snowdon, whose return ignites past feelings and presents potential conflicts. The chapter effectively sets the emotional tone, hinting at unresolved tensions and potential romance, especially concerning the feelings between Maurice and Octavia, while foreshadowing further complications introduced by Mrs. Snowdon’s lingering connections to Maurice’s past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Forgers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8694 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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