A Devotee: An Episode in the Life of a Butterfly by Mary Cholmondeley
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"A Devotee: An Episode in the Life of a Butterfly" by Mary Cholmondeley is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Sibyl Carruthers, a beautiful yet fragile heiress, who harbors deep emotional turmoil connected to her feelings for Mr. Loftus, an older man with a complex past. As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness Sibyl's yearning and desperation, set against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal
sacrifice. At the start of the story, the cathedral resounds with music, stirring emotions within Sibyl as she grapples with her desires. After a musical performance, she experiences overwhelming affection for Mr. Loftus, confessing her love amid the uncertainty of whether it will be reciprocated. Their subsequent interactions reveal the age gap and their differing perspectives on love and life, with Sibyl's impulsive nature contrasting with Mr. Loftus’s more tempered demeanor. Significantly, the opening portion sets the stage for themes of unrequited love, emotional vulnerability, and societal pressures that will likely resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Devotee: An Episode in the Life of a Butterfly |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Linda Hamilton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older men -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40408 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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