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Title: The Father and Daughter: A Tale, in Prose
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Father_and_Daughter
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, Paul Dring & the
online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Father and Daughter: A Tale, in Prose" by Amelia Opie is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. This emotionally charged tale delves into the complicated relationship between a devoted father, Mr. Fitzhenry, and his beloved daughter, Agnes, who faces temptations that ultimately lead her astray. Central themes explore parental love, the consequences of social pressures, and the loss of virtue, making it a poignant reflection on morality and familial bonds. The beginning of the story introduces us to Agnes, a lovely and accomplished young woman, as she grapples with her fate amidst the dark, wintry landscape while reflecting on her disastrous decisions. Despite her father's deep affection and determination to provide for her after his wife's death, Agnes finds herself seduced by Clifford, a charming but unscrupulous officer, leading her away from her loving home. As she reluctantly embarks on a tumultuous path that leads to disgrace, her father deteriorates in mental anguish when he learns of her elopement and shame. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of love, loss, and the dimensions of guilt and redemption, highlighting Agnes's internal struggle as she faces the consequences of her choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853
Illustrator: Opie, John, 1761-1807
EBook No.: 49621
Published: Aug 5, 2015
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Mentally ill -- Fiction
Subject: Seduction -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Father and Daughter: A Tale, in Prose
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Father_and_Daughter
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, Paul Dring & the
online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Father and Daughter: A Tale, in Prose" by Amelia Opie is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. This emotionally charged tale delves into the complicated relationship between a devoted father, Mr. Fitzhenry, and his beloved daughter, Agnes, who faces temptations that ultimately lead her astray. Central themes explore parental love, the consequences of social pressures, and the loss of virtue, making it a poignant reflection on morality and familial bonds. The beginning of the story introduces us to Agnes, a lovely and accomplished young woman, as she grapples with her fate amidst the dark, wintry landscape while reflecting on her disastrous decisions. Despite her father's deep affection and determination to provide for her after his wife's death, Agnes finds herself seduced by Clifford, a charming but unscrupulous officer, leading her away from her loving home. As she reluctantly embarks on a tumultuous path that leads to disgrace, her father deteriorates in mental anguish when he learns of her elopement and shame. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of love, loss, and the dimensions of guilt and redemption, highlighting Agnes's internal struggle as she faces the consequences of her choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853
Illustrator: Opie, John, 1761-1807
EBook No.: 49621
Published: Aug 5, 2015
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Mentally ill -- Fiction
Subject: Seduction -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.