Wanda, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Ouida
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"Wanda, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Ouida is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Russia and Austria, focusing on themes of nobility, loss, and personal identity against a backdrop of changing landscapes and social structures. The main character, Countess Wanda von Szalras, grapples with her grief following the loss of her brother, while Prince Paul Ivanovitch Zabaroff confronts the consequences of his past decisions, including the
life of his son, Vassia. The opening of the book sets the stage with a vivid description of a rural Russian landscape as Prince Zabaroff finds himself stranded in a village where he discovers his ownership of a decaying manorial mansion. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal his estranged son, Vassia, a child unaware of his noble heritage, raised by an old woman named Maritza. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Countess Wanda, who mourns her brother's accidental death and resists rejoining society at the insistence of her Empress. This duality of characters and their emotional struggles establishes a poignant atmosphere, hinting at the intertwining paths of their lives as the storyline progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wanda, Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits | Produced by Wanda Lee, Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generouslly made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52135 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52135-0 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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