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Title: Mary Olivier: a Life
Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Mary Olivier: A Life" by May Sinclair is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Mary Olivier, a young girl growing up in a well-off English family, exploring her childhood experiences in a richly detailed and evocative manner. The book delves into themes of family dynamics, personal identity, and the complex nature of childhood, as seen through Mary's innocent yet perceptive lens. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Mary's early life, beginning with her infancy and transitioning into childhood, exploring her interactions with her family and caregivers. The opening chapters vividly depict her sensory experiences, from the sights and sounds of her home environment to her imaginative play and her relationships with her mother, father, and siblings. The narrative captures her feelings of love, fear, curiosity, and jealousy, particularly in moments of conflict between her desires and parental expectations. This rich portrayal of a young girl's inner world sets the stage for Mary's development, promising a journey filled with emotional depth and the trials of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Sinclair, May, 1863-1946
EBook No.: 9366
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 37189
Language: English
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mary Olivier: a Life
Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Mary Olivier: A Life" by May Sinclair is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Mary Olivier, a young girl growing up in a well-off English family, exploring her childhood experiences in a richly detailed and evocative manner. The book delves into themes of family dynamics, personal identity, and the complex nature of childhood, as seen through Mary's innocent yet perceptive lens. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Mary's early life, beginning with her infancy and transitioning into childhood, exploring her interactions with her family and caregivers. The opening chapters vividly depict her sensory experiences, from the sights and sounds of her home environment to her imaginative play and her relationships with her mother, father, and siblings. The narrative captures her feelings of love, fear, curiosity, and jealousy, particularly in moments of conflict between her desires and parental expectations. This rich portrayal of a young girl's inner world sets the stage for Mary's development, promising a journey filled with emotional depth and the trials of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Sinclair, May, 1863-1946
EBook No.: 9366
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 37189
Language: English
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.