Amy Herbert by Elizabeth Missing Sewell
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"Amy Herbert" by Elizabeth Missing Sewell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around young Amy Herbert, who lives a content and happy life in a cottage with her mother, Mrs. Herbert. The narrative introduces the idyllic and pastoral life of Amy, her education by her mother, and the quieter pleasures of her childhood, while hinting at the complexities and changes ahead as her family prepares for the
arrival of her cousins. The opening of the novel sets a tranquil scene in the picturesque village where Amy resides, highlighting her joyful daily routines and the bond she shares with her mother. It contrasts the simplicity of their life with the looming arrival of Amy's wealthy relatives, which raises questions about social status and the impact of wealth and privilege on happiness. Amy’s innocence and her interactions with her mother reflect deep familial love, but introduce an impending shift as they anticipate the arrival of her cousins under circumstances of past tragedy and loss. As the story proceeds, themes of envy, social comparison, and deeper philosophical questions about happiness emerge, laying the groundwork for Amy’s journey of growth amidst these new dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sewell, Elizabeth Missing, 1815-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Amy Herbert |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36156 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36156-7 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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