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Lynch, Hannah
1859
1904
Autobiography of a Child
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"Autobiography of a Child" by Hannah Lynch is a semi-autobiographical narrative that was written in the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous and often painful experiences of a young girl named Angela, who grapples with a complex family dynamic, feelings of neglect, and her longing for love and acceptance. Through Angela's eyes, readers witness her contrasting worlds of joyful rural childhood and the harsh realities of her home life. The opening of the narrative presents Angela's earliest memories, beginning with her first steps and the cold, emotionally distant presence of her mother. The bond between her and her nurturing nurse stands in stark contrast to the chilling indifference shown by her mother, which is a recurring theme throughout her childhood. Angela reflects on her days spent in a village with friends like Mary Jane, who provided moments of happiness, albeit amidst an upbringing filled with dark emotions and torment from her mother's cruelty. This duality of cherished memories and profound sorrow sets the tone for the exploration of childhood’s complexities as narrated in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Girls -- Fiction
Ireland -- Fiction
Autobiographical fiction, Irish (English)
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Category: Biographies
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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