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Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
1854
1909
Crawford, Francis Marion
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Love in Idleness: A Bar Harbour Tale
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"Love in Idleness: A Bar Harbour Tale" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. It captures the social dynamics and romantic entanglements of a group of characters during their summer in Bar Harbour, focusing on the relationship between Louis Lawrence, a young artist, and Fanny Trehearne, a spirited and independent woman. The book explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal ambitions against a backdrop of familial and romantic complexities. At the start of the story, Louis Lawrence is introduced as he prepares to spend time with the three Miss Miners and Fanny Trehearne while they care for Miss Trehearne’s mother away in Karlsbad. Through their conversations on the steamer, we learn about Lawrence's artistic aspirations and his complex admiration for Fanny, highlighting her charm despite her unconventional looks. Their interactions are characterized by playful banter, and a burgeoning tension that hints at deeper feelings, soon complicated by the arrival of other characters, including the seemingly perfect Mr. Brinsley, who poses a rival threat to Lawrence. The opening sets up an enticing love story interwoven with humor and introspection, inviting readers into a world of romance and social intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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