Camperdown; or, News from our neighbourhood by Mary Griffith
"Camperdown; or, News from Our Neighbourhood" by Mary Griffith is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Edgar Hastings, a young man of distinction who, after a turbulent life filled with loss and political engagements, experiences a profound change that leads him to musings about life, love, and the future. The narrative delves into themes of societal change, personal reflection, and the impact of relationships as Edgarnavigates his emotions amidst the backdrop of evolving customs and values. At the start of the book, we meet Edgar Hastings, who has returned to America after educational travels in Europe, only to find himself alone after the death of his traveling companion. As he grapples with his solitude, he becomes involved in local politics while longing for a fulfilling domestic life. This opening segment captures his transition from a life steeped in political activity to a yearning for connection, exemplified by his thoughts on building a home and finding a partner. The story hints at a budding relationship with a Quaker, Ophelia Harley, and poses questions about societal expectations and self-identity against the backdrop of an evolving neighborhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Griffith, Mary, -1846 |
|---|---|
| Title | Camperdown; or, News from our neighbourhood |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Three hundred years hence -- The surprise -- The seven shanties -- The little couple -- The baker's dozen -- The thread and needle store. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction, American |
| Subject | Utopias -- Fiction |
| Subject | Utopian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54708 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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