Verena in the Midst: A Kind of a Story by E. V. Lucas
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"Verena in the Midst: A Kind of a Story" by E. V. Lucas is an epistolary novel written in the early 20th century. This work revolves around the life of Miss Verena Raby, who, after sustaining a spinal injury, finds herself incapacitated and relying on the love and support of her friends and family as they send her letters. The story explores themes of friendship, connectivity, and the kindheartedness of community during
difficult times. At the start of the novel, we learn of Verena’s accident and its impact on her life and those around her. Various characters, including her closest friend Richard Haven and her niece Nesta Rossiter, communicate through a series of letters, sharing news, thoughts, and ideas to keep Verena's spirits up while she is bedridden. The letters are filled with a mix of concern, humor, and reflections on life after the war, hinting at the dynamics of family relationships and societal changes in the post-war period. The opening portion sets a tone of warmth and camaraderie while establishing the intricate network of relationships that will be explored throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall), 1868-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Verena in the Midst: A Kind of a Story |
| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Invalids -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63551 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63551-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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