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Title: A Child of the Glens; or, Elsie's Fortunes

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "A Child of the Glens; or, Elsie's Fortunes" by Edward N. Hoare is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the beautiful but remote coastline of Ireland known as "The Glens," and revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on two children, Elsie and Jim, who are raised by the stern couple Michael and Elizabeth McAravey. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and social divides, set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's rich cultural history. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the picturesque landscape of the Antrim coast, while setting the stage for the main characters—Elsie and Jim, who are orphans taken in by Michael McAravey. As the children engage in laborious tasks on the farm, the narrative presents the harsh realities of their upbringing and the complexities of their relationships with their foster parents. The turning point emerges when they discover a drowned woman on the beach, which hints at connections to their hidden parentage. The characters' struggles for knowledge and compassion amidst their challenging circumstances lay the groundwork for a tale rich in emotional depth and poignant revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hoare, Edward N., 1842-

EBook No.: 21612

Published: May 25, 2007

Downloads: 126

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Fiction

Subject: Ireland -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Child of the Glens; or, Elsie's Fortunes

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "A Child of the Glens; or, Elsie's Fortunes" by Edward N. Hoare is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the beautiful but remote coastline of Ireland known as "The Glens," and revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on two children, Elsie and Jim, who are raised by the stern couple Michael and Elizabeth McAravey. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and social divides, set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's rich cultural history. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the picturesque landscape of the Antrim coast, while setting the stage for the main characters—Elsie and Jim, who are orphans taken in by Michael McAravey. As the children engage in laborious tasks on the farm, the narrative presents the harsh realities of their upbringing and the complexities of their relationships with their foster parents. The turning point emerges when they discover a drowned woman on the beach, which hints at connections to their hidden parentage. The characters' struggles for knowledge and compassion amidst their challenging circumstances lay the groundwork for a tale rich in emotional depth and poignant revelations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hoare, Edward N., 1842-

EBook No.: 21612

Published: May 25, 2007

Downloads: 126

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Fiction

Subject: Ireland -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.