Natalie; Or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds by Emma V. Hallett
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"Natalie; Or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds" by Emma V. Hallett is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as innocence, family, and the intertwined lives of its characters against the backdrop of Nantucket's coastal setting. The opening introduces us to Captain Grosvenor, who discovers an orphaned baby washed ashore, leading to her adoption by his family. The child, referred
to as "Sea-flower," symbolizes purity and love, prompting questions about identity and belonging as her story unfolds alongside that of the community surrounding her. The opening of the novel presents a vivid and somewhat poetic introduction to the main characters and the setting. Captain Grosvenor, along with the old negro Vingo, finds the baby amidst the sea-weed, which evokes both tenderness and a hint of the challenges ahead. Captivated by the child's beauty and the providential circumstances of her arrival, the captain and his wife take her in, contemplating her mysterious origins. As the narrative progresses, we see the affection between Sea-flower and her adoptive family, illustrating the bonds of love formed in adversity. Additionally, a storm is introduced, foreshadowing loss and hardship, while exploring the juxtaposition of nature's beauty and danger, setting the scene for the novel's deeper emotional and moral explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hallett, Emma V., 1832-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Natalie; Or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds |
| Credits |
Produced by V-M Osterman, Juliet Sutherland, Veronique Durand and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Foundlings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nantucket Island (Mass.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10848 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 533 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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