Richard Vandermarck: A Novel by Miriam Coles Harris
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"Richard Vandermarck: A Novel" by Mrs. Sidney S. Harris is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on a young orphan named Pauline, who has lived a sheltered and dreary life under the guardianship of her distant uncle in a gloomy household. As she approaches seventeen, her life begins to change, especially with the introduction of Richard Vandermarck, who becomes a significant figure in her daily existence and
opens the door to new experiences, highlighting themes of love, self-discovery, and societal expectations as Pauline starts to navigate her new environment. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Pauline, a lonely and neglected orphan living with her indifferent uncle in an uninviting home. Her existence is marked by dullness until Richard Vandermarck enters her life, bringing attention and warmth that she has never experienced before. The opening chapters set the stage for Pauline's emotional awakening and exploration of friendship and companionship, particularly through her interactions with Richard and his family. As she becomes acquainted with Richard's sister and their social circle, the narrative hints at the complex dynamics of love and class, foreshadowing the challenges Pauline will face as she seeks her identity outside the confines of her oppressive upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harris, Miriam Coles, 1834-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Richard Vandermarck: A Novel |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12348 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12348-6 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 682 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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