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Title: The Courtship of Susan Bell
Credits: Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman & Hall, “Tales of All Countries,” edition by David Price
Summary: "The Courtship of Susan Bell" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century, likely reflecting themes and societal norms of the Victorian era. The story centers around the life of Susan Bell and her family, particularly focusing on the romantic developments between Susan and her lodger, Aaron Dunn. The narrative explores the challenges and hopes faced by women in a society where marriage is a central pursuit. In this tale, we follow the lives of widow Mrs. Bell and her daughters, Susan and Hetta, living in Saratoga Springs after the death of Mr. Bell. Upon the arrival of Aaron Dunn, an engineer and a boarder in their home, the dynamics begin to shift as Susan experiences budding feelings for him. The novel intricately details their courtship, revealing Susan's internal struggles, her mother's protective instincts, and the societal pressures influencing their relationship. As the story unfolds, various interpersonal conflicts arise, including the disapproval of Hetta, who is newly engaged to the devout Phineas Beckard. Ultimately, their love is tested through misunderstandings and external judgments, culminating in a heartfelt resolution as Susan and Aaron find their way back to one another. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 3700
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Courtship of Susan Bell
Credits: Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman & Hall, “Tales of All Countries,” edition by David Price
Summary: "The Courtship of Susan Bell" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century, likely reflecting themes and societal norms of the Victorian era. The story centers around the life of Susan Bell and her family, particularly focusing on the romantic developments between Susan and her lodger, Aaron Dunn. The narrative explores the challenges and hopes faced by women in a society where marriage is a central pursuit. In this tale, we follow the lives of widow Mrs. Bell and her daughters, Susan and Hetta, living in Saratoga Springs after the death of Mr. Bell. Upon the arrival of Aaron Dunn, an engineer and a boarder in their home, the dynamics begin to shift as Susan experiences budding feelings for him. The novel intricately details their courtship, revealing Susan's internal struggles, her mother's protective instincts, and the societal pressures influencing their relationship. As the story unfolds, various interpersonal conflicts arise, including the disapproval of Hetta, who is newly engaged to the devout Phineas Beckard. Ultimately, their love is tested through misunderstandings and external judgments, culminating in a heartfelt resolution as Susan and Aaron find their way back to one another. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 3700
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.