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Merriman, Henry Seton
1862
1903
Scott, Hugh Stowell
Merriman, H. Seton (Henry Seton)
From One Generation to Another
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"From One Generation to Another" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story opens with the complex character of Seymour Michael, a young officer in India during the time of the Mutiny. It explores themes of ambition, love, and moral ambiguity as Michael weighs the consequences of his actions, particularly concerning his engagement to Anna Hethbridge, a woman he does not truly love. The opening of the novel introduces us to Seymour Michael, who is grappling with his recent report of death due to a minor injury in battle. He decides to take advantage of the situation by severing ties with Anna, whom he planned to marry. His character is portrayed as cunning and self-serving, focused solely on his ambitions. Meanwhile, Anna's subsequent reaction to the news of her fiancé’s supposed death sets the stage for her emotional journey, which leads her to marry another man shortly after. This intricate interplay between the characters hints at future conflicts and consequences stemming from Michael's heartless decisions, foreshadowing the generational themes of love and betrayal that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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