Pink and White Tyranny by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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"Pink and White Tyranny" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a society novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives and relationships of a select circle of characters, particularly focusing on John Seymour and his engagement to Lillie Ellis, famed for her beauty and social charm. The narrative promises to explore themes of societal expectation, personal aspirations, and the complex dynamics of love and marriage. The opening of
the novel introduces John Seymour, an earnest and respectable man, who is enchanted by the captivating Lillie Ellis. As he gazes at her, drawn to her ethereal beauty, John grapples with his insecurities and romantic ideals. Meanwhile, Lillie, a renowned belle, is presented as a shallow character whose interests lie predominantly in fashion and social status. As the narrative progresses, the reader learns of John's infatuation with Lillie and his hope that she will adapt to the domestic life he envisions for them. However, it becomes evident that their intentions diverge sharply; John seeks a sensible and beneficial partnership, while Lillie seems more inclined towards a life of luxury and superficiality. The contrast establishes a foundation for tension and exploration of character motivations in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy, Curtis Weyant, Tim Koeller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12354 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12354-7 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1058 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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