The Lost Dahlia by Mary Russell Mitford
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"The Lost Dahlia" by Mary Russell Mitford is a whimsical narrative written during the early 19th century, capturing the essence of romantic garden life and personal anecdotes related to horticulture. This book can be classified as a charm-filled vignette that showcases the author's affinity for flora, particularly focused on a striking dahlia named Phoebus. The topic revolves around the themes of loss, discovery, and the joys of gardening, portraying the emotional connections
individuals can have with nature. In this delightful tale, the protagonist recounts her amusing struggles with frequent losses of her possessions, culminating in the disappearance of her prized dahlia, Phoebus, which serves as the central narrative thread. After an extensive and fruitless search through various gardens and nurseries, including visits to prominent estates, she resigns herself to her fate. However, fate has a playful twist in store—during a casual stroll to her father's field, she unexpectedly discovers Phoebus blossoming amidst a pile of dung, symbolizing both loss and recovery in the most humorous manner. This charming journey not only emphasizes the protagonist's deep attachment to her flowers but also highlights themes of perseverance and the unforeseen surprises that gardening can bring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lost Dahlia |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22837 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22837-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Last Update | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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