An Orkney Maid by Amelia E. Barr
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"An Orkney Maid" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around the lives of the Ragnor family in Kirkwall, Orkney, particularly focusing on the dynamics between the characters Conall Ragnor, his wife Rahal, their daughter Thora, and the young seafarer Boris. The narrative captures the subtleties of their daily lives, familial relationships, and societal expectations set against the backdrop of the Orkney Islands.
The opening portion introduces the reader to the picturesque setting of Kirkwall and its rich local history. It elaborates on the Ragnor household, detailing the characters' personalities and interactions. We see Thora preparing for a celebratory gathering and the anticipation surrounding her brother Boris’s return with news from his sailing adventures. The familial dynamics are further unveiled as characters discuss Thora’s dress, the social expectations placed on her, and the community’s views on love and marriage, all hinting at deeper emotional currents that will shape their lives. The lively exchanges between family members underscore the blend of affection, tradition, and the inevitable changes approaching their way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18004153 |
| Title | An Orkney Maid |
| Credits |
Produced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Orkney (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29752 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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