Dodo's Daughter: A Sequel to Dodo by E. F. Benson
"Dodo's Daughter: A Sequel to Dodo" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Nadine Waldenech, a vibrant young woman residing in her mother's cottage in North Wales, where a lively group of friends frequently gathers. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, social relationships, and the complexities of love and identity against a backdrop of humor and wit. The opening of the
novel introduces Nadine's unconventional bedroom, previously a smoking room, showcasing her personality and her social circle's dynamics. As the characters engage in light-hearted conversation, they delve into topics like heritage, social class, and personal identities. Nadine contrasts herself with her mother, Dodo, and reflects on their family background, expressing a disdain for conventional notions of gentility tied to lineage. Through her interactions with her friends, including humorous banter with Bertie Arbuthnot and a thoughtful exchange with Hugh Graves, we glimpse her introspective nature, her desire for depth in relationships, and her longing for something more meaningful in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
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| Title | Dodo's Daughter: A Sequel to Dodo |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Mothers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Upper class -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40762 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 410 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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