Home Scenes and Heart Studies by Grace Aguilar

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Author Aguilar, Grace, 1816-1847
Illustrator Briscoe, Hyde W.
Title Home Scenes and Heart Studies
Note Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Perez family -- The stone-cutter's boy of Possagno -- Amête and Yaféh -- The fugitive -- The edict: a tale of 1492 -- The escape: a tale of 1755 -- Red Rose Villa -- Gonzalvo's daughter -- The authoress -- Helon -- Lucy -- The spirit's entreaty -- Idalie -- Lady Gresham's fête -- The group of sculpture -- The spirit of night -- The recollections of a rambler -- "Cast thy bread upon the waters" -- The triumph of love.
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Summary "Home Scenes and Heart Studies" by Grace Aguilar is a narrative fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Perez family, particularly focusing on the couple Simeon and Rachel, who navigate the challenges of poverty, family, and strong moral principles against the backdrop of their faith. Their love and dedication to each other and their children are tested through loss, trials, and the complexities of familial relationships. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Perez family, highlighting their humble cottage in Liverpool and the stark contrast to their life of dignity despite financial struggles. Simeon and Rachel's hard work leads to a flourishing small shop that supports their increasing family. However, the family's happiness is soon challenged by tragedies, including the illness and subsequent death of Rachel's sister Leah, which shifts their family dynamics as they care for Leah's orphaned daughter, Sarah. The first chapter sets the emotional tone for the family's journey as they confront sorrows and learn to embody resilience and love amid despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Subject Jews -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 56722
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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