A Spirit in Prison by Robert Hichens
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"A Spirit in Prison" by Robert Hichens is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Bay of Naples, the story introduces Vere, a young girl who finds herself enchanted by the carefree existence of a boy diver, Ruffo. The narrative explores themes of youth, longing, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires as Vere grapples with her identity in relation to
her mother, Hermione. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Vere sitting in the sun, captivated by the voice of a boy singing from a nearby boat. As she watches the trio of divers, her desire to break free from the confines of her restricted life intensifies, leading her to call out to Ruffo, who impressively obeys her despite not hearing her. This interaction sparks a sense of empowerment and connection between them, even as Vere contemplates the nature of freedom and masculinity in her sheltered life. The chapter unfolds with Vere's fascination for both the boy and the sea, while also hinting at deeper familial dynamics with her mother, establishing an undercurrent of emotional exploration that will likely drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Spirit in Prison |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Spirit_in_Prison |
| Note | A sequel to "The call of the blood." |
| Credits | Produced by Emma Dudding, John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Illegitimate children -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2994 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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