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2004-10-19
Public domain in the USA.
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Churchill, Winston
1871
1947
A Modern Chronicle — Complete
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modern_Chronicle
Produced by David Widger
"A Modern Chronicle — Complete" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely penned in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to Honora Leffingwell, the central character, as it explores themes of ambition, identity, and societal expectations through her life experiences from childhood into early adulthood. The opening of the novel establishes Honora's unique background, detailing her birth in Nice and subsequent upbringing in St. Louis after the tragic loss of her parents. As she grows, Honora is acutely aware of her striking appearance and yearns for a life of excitement and fulfillment—much like that of her father, a once-dashing consul. The text also portrays her guardians, Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary, who strive to provide her with a respectable life amid the pressures of wealth and social status in their community. The interactions with characters such as Peter Erwin and her reflections on family and societal obligations suggest a budding conflict between her desires for greatness and the constraints of her upbringing. This initial setting hints at a rich exploration of Honora's character as she navigates her place in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Marriage -- Fiction
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
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Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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