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Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
1857
1948
Lin, Frank
Horn, Gertrude Franklin
The aristocrats : $b being the impressions of the Lady Helen Pole during her sojourn in the Great North Woods as spontaneously recorded in her letters to her friend in North Britain, the Countess of Edge and Ross
$aLondon & New York :$bJohn Lane, $c1901.
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"The Aristocrats" by Gertrude Atherton is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Lady Helen Pole and her observations during her time spent in the Great North Woods of New York, as conveyed through her letters to her friend, the Countess of Edge and Ross. The book likely delves into social themes, the contrasts between American and European cultures, and the personal struggles of its characters against the backdrop of nature. The opening portion introduces Lady Helen Pole as she navigates the stunning yet wild landscape of the Adirondacks. Through her letters, we see her grappling with the beauty and rawness of the wilderness, reflecting on her brother Bertie's illness, and contrasting her own aristocratic lifestyle with the frontier spirit of America. Her interactions with her companions, particularly Bertie and Agatha, reveal her concern for their well-being, while her musings about the local people demonstrate an appreciation for the simplicity and authenticity of life closer to nature. Helen's sharp observations on society, culture, and human nature set the tone for a work that promises both introspection and vibrant descriptions of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/thearistocrats00atherich/page/n51/mode/2up
20210611201825atherton
1901
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Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Upper class -- Fiction
British -- United States -- Fiction
Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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Category: British Literature
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