A Comedy of Elopement by Christian Reid
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"A Comedy of Elopement" by Christian Reid is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the picturesque surroundings of St. Augustine, Florida, focusing on the emotional dilemmas of the main character, Fanny Berrien, a beautiful young woman caught between two suitors; she is contemplating an elopement that could change her life forever. Accompanied by her innocent cousin Aimée, Fanny is navigating the complexities of love, societal
expectations, and self-discovery. The opening portion introduces Fanny and Aimée as they discuss an impending elopement, which creates tension and intrigue. Fanny is conflicted about her feelings for Lennox Kyrle, her passionate admirer, and is also aware of the stabilizing presence of her other suitor, Mr. Meredith. The narrative captures the youthful excitement and innocence of Aimée as she listens to her cousin’s romantic troubles. However, Fanny's indecision leads her to enlist Aimée's help in delivering a message to Lennox, setting the stage for a series of choices that will ultimately impact their lives. As Aimée embarks on her midnight errand, the stakes are raised, hinting at deeper themes of love and moral responsibility within this light-hearted comedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reid, Christian, 1846-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Comedy of Elopement |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Susan Carr, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Florida -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62890 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 295 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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