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Title: The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Vol. 1/3

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Summary: "The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts, Vol. 1/3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and experiences of the Atheling family, particularly focusing on the three siblings—Agnes, Marian, and Charlie—as they navigate their modest upbringing and explore their ambitions, relationships, and the complexities of youth. Through their interactions and daily routines, the narrative delves into issues of aspiration, familial bonds, and societal expectations within a suburban setting. The opening of the novel introduces the idyllic yet commonplace lives of the Atheling siblings against the backdrop of an Islington suburb. The captivating contrast between the pretty Marian and her more serious sister Agnes embodies the varying aspirations within the family, while their brother Charlie grapples with his future. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the sisters on an errand, suggesting a closeness among the siblings, yet also hinting at their individual struggles and ambitions. As they engage with the world around them, the sense of innocence and emerging adulthood is palpable, inviting readers to invest in their journeys. The opening effectively sets the tone for a tale woven with the hopes and challenges of family life, and the innate desire for something greater amidst the simplicity of their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

EBook No.: 54510

Published: Apr 8, 2017

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Siblings -- Fiction

Subject: Families -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Vol. 1/3

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts, Vol. 1/3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and experiences of the Atheling family, particularly focusing on the three siblings—Agnes, Marian, and Charlie—as they navigate their modest upbringing and explore their ambitions, relationships, and the complexities of youth. Through their interactions and daily routines, the narrative delves into issues of aspiration, familial bonds, and societal expectations within a suburban setting. The opening of the novel introduces the idyllic yet commonplace lives of the Atheling siblings against the backdrop of an Islington suburb. The captivating contrast between the pretty Marian and her more serious sister Agnes embodies the varying aspirations within the family, while their brother Charlie grapples with his future. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the sisters on an errand, suggesting a closeness among the siblings, yet also hinting at their individual struggles and ambitions. As they engage with the world around them, the sense of innocence and emerging adulthood is palpable, inviting readers to invest in their journeys. The opening effectively sets the tone for a tale woven with the hopes and challenges of family life, and the innate desire for something greater amidst the simplicity of their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

EBook No.: 54510

Published: Apr 8, 2017

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Siblings -- Fiction

Subject: Families -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.