The Ordeal of Elizabeth by Anonymous
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"The Ordeal of Elizabeth" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows Elizabeth Van Vorst, a young woman navigating the complexities of love, family expectations, and societal position, as she struggles with the constraints of her upbringing and her blossoming identity. The opening of the novel introduces the Van Vorst family, particularly focusing on the gloomy life of Madam Van Vorst and her children—Cornelia, Joanna,
and Peter—as they grapple with a legacy of poverty and fading social standing. After the death of their mother, the daughters experience a mix of grief and newfound freedom, leading to revelations about their desires for a more vibrant life. The introduction of Peter's marriage to Malvina Jones and Elizabeth's descent into an unremarkable existence are juxtaposed with the hope for change, especially as the story hints at the youthful Elizabeth, who will soon confront her ambitions and the limitations placed upon her by her family and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Ordeal of Elizabeth |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40495 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40495-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 659 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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