| Author |
Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
| Title |
Rhoda Fleming — Volume 5
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Rhoda Fleming — Volume 5" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the complex relationships and struggles of Rhoda Fleming, her family, and acquaintances as they navigate deep emotional turmoil and societal expectations, particularly in the context of love, sacrifice, and family ties. The characters grapple with the consequences of decisions that impact not just their immediate fortunes but their very identities. The opening of the story introduces readers to a somber moment in Farmer Fleming's home, revealing his emotional state as he awaits his daughter Dahlia's return. Their reunion is both poignant and revealing, with the farmer's harsh questioning of Dahlia's integrity highlighting the weight of familial honor amid personal crises. Rhoda emerges as a strong, determined figure, seeking to protect her sister from further harm and navigate the ramifications of Dahlia's recent marriage to a man unworthy of her. Amid these personal struggles, the narrative hints at broader themes of societal judgment, the entrapment of women in their roles, and the complex dynamics of family loyalty, setting the stage for the intricate tales and conflicts to come in this volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Middle class -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4425 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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