| Author |
Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
| Title |
Five years of youth : or, sense and sentiment
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Harvey and Darton, 1831.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Five Years of Youth; or, Sense and Sentiment" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book centers on the lives of two young sisters, Mary and Anna Byerley, who navigate their upbringing without a mother, relying on their father and a nurturing community around them. The narrative explores themes of familial love, personal growth, and the impacts of societal expectations on women's lives. The opening of the novel introduces the sisters living in a farmhouse near a small town, detailing their playful interactions and memories of their deceased mother. Through vivid descriptions of their surroundings and relationships, Martineau sets the stage for the exploration of the girls' characters and the development of their virtues influenced by everyday circumstances. As they visit with nearby children and interact with their father, the foundation of their upbringing amidst emotional challenges and joys begins to unfold, establishing the emotional depth and societal context in which their story takes place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Selfishness -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Generosity -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71156 |
| Release Date |
Jul 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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