Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Rhoda Fleming — Volume 1 This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger "Rhoda Fleming — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces the Kentish family, particularly focusing on the two sisters, Rhoda and Dahlia, as they navigate their lives within the constraints imposed by their rural upbringing, family dynamics, and societal expectations. The narrative offers a rich tapestry of character exploration and familial relationships, set against the backdrop of rural Kent. The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Fleming family, specifically revolving around the characters of Mrs. Fleming, a passionate gardener, and her husband, a struggling farmer. The narrative details their contrasting approaches to parenting, particularly regarding their daughters, Rhoda and Dahlia, who strive for a life beyond their rural existence. As they dream of the vibrant life of London, the girls grapple with their own identities and aspirations, influenced by their family's evident struggles, societal gossip, and personal ambitions. Through a tapestry of social interactions and reflections on class and ambition, the opening chapters set a compelling stage for the sisters' journey and the challenges they will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Farm life -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century Middle class -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 230105 2025-08-02T11:22:40.834790 text/html 229926 2025-01-09T00:16:17.602023 text/html 164245 2025-08-02T11:22:47.179736 application/epub+zip 166176 2025-08-02T11:22:43.604770 application/epub+zip 151772 2025-08-02T11:22:42.467762 application/epub+zip 312618 2025-08-02T11:22:49.844754 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294520 2025-08-02T11:22:46.436767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258977 2022-09-02T14:34:44.537417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207122 2025-08-02T11:22:40.490782 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202203 2020-12-28T00:42:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17844 2025-08-02T11:22:49.985749 application/rdf+xml 13849 2025-08-02T11:22:42.973768 image/jpeg 3826 2025-08-02T11:22:42.729769 image/jpeg 81972 2020-12-28T00:42:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 162989 2025-08-02T11:22:40.854767 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