Innocent : a tale of modern life by Mrs. Oliphant
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"Innocent: A Tale of Modern Life" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Eastwood family, particularly the life of Mrs. Eastwood, a widow, and her four children, who navigate personal and familial challenges in their comfortable home. The narrative begins with an inviting description of The Elms, the family's old house in London, hinting at themes of innocence, social dynamics, and the
complexities of family relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Eastwood family and their tranquil home life, characterized by a sense of comfort and regularity. Mrs. Eastwood is portrayed as a loving mother, managing her children and their occasional troubles, particularly focusing on her eldest son, Frederick, who has recently faced personal challenges. The chapter sets up a looming event that will disrupt their calm existence: the arrival of an orphaned cousin from Italy named Innocent. This introduction not only signals a turning point in the family's dynamics but also evokes curiosity about the effects Innocent will have on the Eastwoods, particularly in terms of social interactions, relationships, and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Innocent : a tale of modern life |
| Original Publication | London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1874. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71671 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71671-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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