The Old Stone House by Constance Fenimore Woolson

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Author Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
Title The Old Stone House
Credits Produced by Wendy Crockett
Summary "The Old Stone House" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. It centers around Aunt Faith and her responsibilities as the guardian of her five orphaned cousins—Hugh, Sibyl, Tom, Grace, and Bessie—who are all brought together at the titular old stone house by the lake-shore for a summer of freedom. The story explores themes of familial duty, love, and the complexities of growing up, navigating the relationships, and the personalities of the characters in Aunt Faith’s care. The opening of the novel introduces Aunt Faith as she reflects on her life filled with heartaches and the weight of her role as guardian to her five young cousins. It presents her concerns about each child's development, particularly focusing on the more challenging personalities of Hugh and Bessie. Aunt Faith's tender worries reveal her deep sense of responsibility and love, along with a hint of her internal struggles over their upbringing. The scene shifts to the children's antics, showcasing their youthful energy and spirited interactions, preparing the reader for a rich exploration of family dynamics and the themes of adolescence and personal growth that are likely to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Cousins -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6679
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 3, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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