The first violin: A novel by Jessie Fothergill
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"The First Violin" by Jessie Fothergill is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a young woman named May Wedderburn, who grapples with personal challenges and a sense of loneliness despite being surrounded by family. The narrative introduces tensions stemming from her interactions with Miss Hallam, their enigmatic neighbor, and Sir Peter Le Marchant, a man whose intentions toward May cast a shadow over her emerging identity.
The opening of the book sets the stage for May’s internal struggles. We witness her contemplative moments as she wrestles with grief and social isolation, despite the picturesque backdrop of her rural home. Following her conversation with Miss Hallam, who unexpectedly proposes tea, May is drawn into a world of complex relationships where societal expectations and her own desires collide. We also meet Sir Peter, whose unwanted affections threaten to compromise her sense of self, creating a sense of foreboding that pervades the opening chapters. As May's life unfolds, the interplay between her aspirations, familial connections, and looming uncertainties invites readers to reflect on themes of autonomy, identity, and social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fothergill, Jessie, 1851-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | The first violin: A novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Alicia Williams, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29219 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29219-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Last Update | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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