Kenelm Chillingly: Hänen elämänvaiheensa ja mielipiteensä by Lytton
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"Kenelm Chillingly: Hänen elämänvaiheensa ja mielipiteensä" by Edward Bulwer Lord Lytton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Sir Peter Chillingly, the proprietor of a large estate, and his marriage to Lady Karolina Brotherton, exploring the complexities of their relationship and the anticipation of a male heir. The narrative delves into themes of societal expectations and personal aspirations within the framework of the Chillingly family. The opening
of the novel provides a glimpse into the life of Sir Peter and Lady Chillingly, particularly focusing on their hopes for a child after fourteen years of marriage without one. The couple navigates their seemingly idyllic yet emotionally distant relationship, juxtaposed against Sir Peter’s struggles with the societal pressures linked to producing an heir. Meanwhile, the so-called legitimate heir, a cousin named Mr. Chillingly Gordon, complicates matters through his apparent disdain and entitlement over the estate. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of family dynamics, social class, and the expectations placed upon individuals within that society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Favorin, Hanna, 1845-1919 |
| Title | Kenelm Chillingly: Hänen elämänvaiheensa ja mielipiteensä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34241 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 326 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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