Arminell: A Social Romance, Vol. 1 by S. Baring-Gould

"Arminell: A Social Romance, Vol. 1" by S. Baring-Gould is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the character Arminell Inglett, a spirited young girl navigating the intricacies of her life within a socially constrained environment. The narrative explores themes of social expectation, personal freedom, and the contrast between traditional values and youthful rebellion. The opening of the novel introduces a Sunday school setting located in the basement of the keeper’s cottage near Orleigh Church. Lady Lamerton, the character presiding over the Sunday school, is portrayed as a diligent yet somewhat clueless instructor, struggling to manage her students amidst humorous chaos. Arminell is introduced as a contrasting presence; she exhibits a mix of impatience and contempt for the dull routine and expectations placed upon her by her family and society. As the scene unfolds, Arminell's bold personality is evident through her interactions with both her peers and the adults around her, setting the stage for her subsequent adventures and reflections on the constraints of her social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
Title Arminell: A Social Romance, Vol. 1
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Carolyn Jablonski and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 52555
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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