Wanda, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Ouida

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Author Ouida, 1839-1908
Title Wanda, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Wanda Lee, Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generouslly made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 52135
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Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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