Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 304 Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) 1823 1901 Yonge, Charlotte Mary Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary) The Daisy Chain, or Aspirations Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger “The Daisy Chain, or Aspirations” by Charlotte M. Yonge is a family chronicle that blends elements of both a novel and a moral tale, likely written during the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the May family, particularly focusing on the aspirations and formative experiences of the children as they navigate life, love, and social responsibilities in their domestic sphere. The themes of ambition, humility, and familial bonds are explored through the interactions and aspirations of the siblings, notably Ethel, Flora, and Margaret. At the start of the novel, the May family is introduced through a lively exchange between the governess, Miss Winter, and the children, particularly Ethel, who is enthusiastic about performing charitable deeds for a destitute family. These impressions set the stage for the unfolding family dynamics and the children’s collective endeavors. As the siblings express their wishes and plans, a sense of urgency and eagerness permeates the atmosphere, highlighting their youthful vigor and naiveté while foreshadowing the deeper challenges they will face. The opening lays a rich foundation for character development and thematic exploration, inviting readers to engage with the joys and trials that family life presents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Christian life -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Church of England -- Fiction Single women -- Fiction Oxford movement -- Fiction Domestic fiction Family life -- Fiction PR PZ Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 2008158 2025-08-02T08:18:45.604575 text/html 2127106 2021-02-26T00:58:47 text/html 777221 2025-08-02T08:19:05.380523 application/epub+zip 814804 2025-08-02T08:18:49.945606 application/epub+zip 793384 2025-08-02T08:18:48.160630 application/epub+zip 1364841 2025-08-02T08:19:17.815467 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1279166 2025-08-02T08:19:04.104517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1239282 2022-09-02T10:50:12.858550 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1733659 2025-08-02T08:18:38.887616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1733580 2018-01-16T12:35:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20378 2025-08-02T08:19:17.982412 application/rdf+xml 14653 2025-08-02T08:18:48.745575 image/jpeg 3483 2025-08-02T08:18:48.463589 image/jpeg 648321 2018-01-16T12:35:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 684675 2021-02-26T00:58:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 755990 2025-08-02T08:18:45.745651 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia