Elsie's Widowhood by Martha Finley

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Elsie's Widowhood
A Sequel to Elsie's Children
Credits E-text prepared by Mark Nodine and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "Elsie's Widowhood" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Elsie Travilla, a character already well-acquainted with challenges as she navigates the profound loss of her husband, Mr. Travilla. The narrative delves into themes of mourning, the strength found in faith, and the importance of familial bonds through the trials of widowhood. At the start of the novel, Elsie's life is marked by sorrow as she grapples with the death of her beloved husband. The opening chapters depict her intimate moments with her family—especially her father and children—as they collectively confront their grief. Elsie is portrayed as deeply caring and devoted, striving to remain a pillar of support for her children. The narrative establishes a poignant exploration of her emotional struggles and the comfort she seeks both from her family and her faith in God during this difficult time of transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 38353
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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