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LoC No.: 23006147
Title: The Watsons: By Jane Austen, Concluded by L. Oulton
Credits:
Mary Glenn Krause, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Watsons" by Jane Austen, concluded by L. Oulton, is an unfinished novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the Watson family, particularly the character Emma Watson, who is navigating the complexities of social engagement, family dynamics, and the pursuit of personal happiness. This narrative explores themes such as class distinction, romantic entanglements, and the challenges faced by women in a society laden with expectations. The opening of "The Watsons" introduces us to the anticipation surrounding a winter ball in the town of D----, where the Watson sisters are preparing for their first public appearance. Emma, the youngest, is set to make her debut, and we see her interact with her sisters about the ball, revealing familial bonds and initial impressions of potential suitors like Tom Musgrave. As Emma experiences the excitement and nerves of the occasion, the conversations she shares with her sisters shed light on their individual personalities and the social pressures of their time. The narrative hints at underlying tensions and romantic interests that promise to unfold as the story progresses, setting the stage for a rich exploration of love and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Author: Oulton, L.
Author of introduction, etc.: Austen-Leigh, James Edward, 1798-1874
EBook No.: 63569
Published: Oct 28, 2020
Downloads: 517
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Families -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23006147
Title: The Watsons: By Jane Austen, Concluded by L. Oulton
Credits:
Mary Glenn Krause, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Watsons" by Jane Austen, concluded by L. Oulton, is an unfinished novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the Watson family, particularly the character Emma Watson, who is navigating the complexities of social engagement, family dynamics, and the pursuit of personal happiness. This narrative explores themes such as class distinction, romantic entanglements, and the challenges faced by women in a society laden with expectations. The opening of "The Watsons" introduces us to the anticipation surrounding a winter ball in the town of D----, where the Watson sisters are preparing for their first public appearance. Emma, the youngest, is set to make her debut, and we see her interact with her sisters about the ball, revealing familial bonds and initial impressions of potential suitors like Tom Musgrave. As Emma experiences the excitement and nerves of the occasion, the conversations she shares with her sisters shed light on their individual personalities and the social pressures of their time. The narrative hints at underlying tensions and romantic interests that promise to unfold as the story progresses, setting the stage for a rich exploration of love and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Author: Oulton, L.
Author of introduction, etc.: Austen-Leigh, James Edward, 1798-1874
EBook No.: 63569
Published: Oct 28, 2020
Downloads: 517
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Families -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.