The Railway Man and His Children by Mrs. Oliphant
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
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| Title | The Railway Man and His Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Railway Man and His Children" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in an Indian station and examines the social dynamics surrounding a marriage proposal between Evelyn Ferrars, a middle-aged woman of respectable family, and James Rowland, an engineer not considered of high social status. The narrative dives into the complexities of their relationship amidst gossip and societal scrutiny, setting the stage for an exploration of themes such as class, love, and personal identity. At the start of the novel, the news of Miss Ferrars' engagement to Mr. Rowland creates a stir among the local community, revealing the prejudices and speculations regarding their union. The opening chapters focus on the reactions of various townsfolk, highlighting their mixed feelings about Miss Ferrars' choice. Simultaneously, we get a glimpse into Miss Ferrars' past, her connections with the Stanhope family, and her struggles with her self-conception in relation to marrying a man deemed socially inferior. Moreover, the complexities surrounding Rowland's children, who have been raised apart from their father and soon-to-be-stepmother, hint at future challenges in their blended family dynamics. Overall, the opening portion sets up a fascinating exploration of relationships across societal boundaries while hinting at the challenges that lie ahead for the newly engaged couple. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Children of the rich -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Forgery -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59424 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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