Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Hilary Trent
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"Mr. Claghorn's Daughter" by Hilary Trent is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Beverley Claghorn, a philosopher living in Paris, and his daughter, Natalie, who is caught between her father's skeptical views on religion and the expectations of society. The narrative explores themes of faith, identity, and family dynamics as it navigates the challenges of raising a daughter in a complex social environment. The opening of
the novel establishes Beverley Claghorn's character as a refined yet discontented philosopher grappling with his beliefs, particularly his disdain for Christianity. His conversation with the Marquise de Fleury reveals his struggles with embracing his daughter's future in a society that upholds religious traditions. As the scene unfolds, we are introduced to Natalie's yearning for freedom and individuality, underscored by her father's intentions to protect her from religious influences. The stage is set for a conflict between personal beliefs and social pressures, suggesting a rich exploration of character and moral dilemmas throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Trent, Hilary |
|---|---|
| Title | Mr. Claghorn's Daughter |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35436 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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