Lady Good-for-Nothing: A Man's Portrait of a Woman by Arthur Quiller-Couch
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"Lady Good-for-Nothing: A Man's Portrait of a Woman" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Captain Oliver Vyell, who serves as the Collector of Customs for the Port of Boston, and introduces his son, Master Dicky, alongside a girl named Ruth Josselin. As the story unfolds, it hints at themes of class, morality, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the lens
of the protagonist Vyell's experiences and interactions with his surroundings. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the setting—a coastal area where the Collector arrives with his son, accompanied by an extravagant coach-and-six. The opening scenes establish an atmospheric tension between the natural elements and human endeavors. Dicky, captivated by the ocean's dramatic beauty, begins to understand its threatening power, while Vyell's character unfolds as confident yet bemused by the local population. A chance encounter with a poor old man on the beach and the appearance of Ruth hint at social dynamics that intertwine their fates. As the characters navigate their roles within the constraints of societal expectations, the stage is set for a story exploring the nuances of virtue, reputation, and identity in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lady Good-for-Nothing: A Man's Portrait of a Woman |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Lionel Sear |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15228 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 506 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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