Broken to Harness: A Story of English Domestic Life by Edmund Yates
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"Broken to Harness: A Story of English Domestic Life" by Edmund Yates is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around characters embedded in the tapestry of English society, depicting their interactions and the various social dynamics at play. The opening introduces Frank Churchill, a literary contributor, and sets the stage for his upcoming holiday at his godfather's countryside estate, while hinting at potential romantic entanglements. At the
start of the narrative, we find Mr. Churchill immersed in his work at the "Statesman" office where he is greeted by his colleague, Mr. Harding. Their conversation touches on Churchill's recent work and his single status, with hints of pressure to marry. As Churchill prepares for his countryside excursion, he reflects humorously on marriage and the societal pressures associated with it. The introduction of various characters, including his mother and Mr. Beresford, foreshadows the complex relationships and entanglements that will unfold throughout the novel as characters grapple with societal expectations and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Yates, Edmund, 1831-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Broken to Harness: A Story of English Domestic Life |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59207 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59207-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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