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Title: A Song of a Single Note: A Love Story
Credits: E-text prepared by Darleen Dove, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Song of a Single Note: A Love Story" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous times of the American Revolutionary War, it emphasizes themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges faced in a divided society. The narrative revolves around the Semple family and their interactions with various characters, including the young Maria Semple, who is returning home from Boston to her grandparents amidst political strife. The opening of the novel introduces readers to an already beleaguered New York under British occupation, painting a vivid picture of the city's desolation contrasted with its natural beauty. Elder Semple, who receives a letter from his son, reflects on the impacts of war on their lives, while the arrival of Maria marks a significant change for the family. We are introduced to various community dynamics, including the tension between royalists and rebels, establishing a rich backdrop for the unfolding story. This portion sets the stage for a complex exploration of personal and political relationships, intertwined with the hopes and dilemmas of a young girl coming of age amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
EBook No.: 35358
Published: Feb 22, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Love stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Song of a Single Note: A Love Story
Credits: E-text prepared by Darleen Dove, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Song of a Single Note: A Love Story" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous times of the American Revolutionary War, it emphasizes themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges faced in a divided society. The narrative revolves around the Semple family and their interactions with various characters, including the young Maria Semple, who is returning home from Boston to her grandparents amidst political strife. The opening of the novel introduces readers to an already beleaguered New York under British occupation, painting a vivid picture of the city's desolation contrasted with its natural beauty. Elder Semple, who receives a letter from his son, reflects on the impacts of war on their lives, while the arrival of Maria marks a significant change for the family. We are introduced to various community dynamics, including the tension between royalists and rebels, establishing a rich backdrop for the unfolding story. This portion sets the stage for a complex exploration of personal and political relationships, intertwined with the hopes and dilemmas of a young girl coming of age amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
EBook No.: 35358
Published: Feb 22, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Love stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.