Less than kin by Alice Duer Miller
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"Less than Kin" by Alice Duer Miller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around complex social relationships and familial obligations as it opens with characters attending an opera, where we get a glimpse of their intertwined lives. The central character, Nellie, is navigating her responsibilities towards her wealthy uncle and her evolving relationship with various suitors, including James Emmons, in a setting that suggests themes of
love, duty, and social status. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Mrs. Raikes and Miss Lewis, opera-goers who observe the dynamics between Nellie and her companions, including a potential love interest, James Emmons. As Nellie engages in a conversation with Emmons, we see her reluctance to leave her sick uncle, hinting at her sense of duty in both her family and romantic life. Meanwhile, the scene shifts to a tropical setting, showcasing Vickers, an American instructor in a foreign land, as he grapples with his own tumultuous circumstances. Their stories begin to intertwine, laying the groundwork for the themes of duty, emotional entanglement, and societal expectations that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Miller, Alice Duer, 1874-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09014451 |
| Title | Less than kin |
| Original Publication | New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1909. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71674 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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