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Molesworth, Mrs.
1839
1921
Mrs. (Mary Louisa) Molesworth
Molesworth, Mary Louisa Stewart
Graham, Ennis
Rainey, W. (William)
1852
1936
Rainey, William
Rainey, H. W. (H. William)
Rainey, W.
Sweet Content
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"Sweet Content" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Constantia, affectionately called Connie, who has grown up as the only child in her family following the tragic deaths of her siblings. As she navigates her seemingly idyllic but complacent life, Connie's journey explores themes of innocence, grief, and the transition to recognizing the complexities of relationships and social status, particularly in light of new companions who come into her life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Connie, who reflects on her past and her pet name "Sweet Content," given by her doting parents. Through her eyes, we learn about the heartbreaking loss of her siblings to scarlet fever, a tragedy that has shaped her upbringing. As the narrative unfolds, we see Connie's self-centeredness and her ignorance of her parents' struggles, setting the stage for conflicts and character growth as new neighbors, the Whyte family, are introduced. Their arrival promises to bring change and challenge Connie's perception of herself and her world, hinting at the deeper emotional journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Family -- Juvenile fiction
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Weddings -- Juvenile fiction
Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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