Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs by S. Baring-Gould
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"Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs" by S. Baring-Gould is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a woman named Jane Marley and her daughter, Winefred, who find themselves homeless after their cottage has succumbed to the decaying cliffs. It explores themes of desperation, resilience, and the struggles of a mother determined to provide for her child in the face of societal rejection. The opening of
the narrative sets a bleak and rainy November scene, emphasizing the melancholic state of Jane and Winefred as they wander through the village of Seaton, seeking shelter and work. Jane's fiery spirit and refusal to accept charity become evident as she pleads for help from the locals, but she is met with disdain and rejection due to her status as a homeless widow. The passage reveals their desperate situation and introduces Jane's defiance and strength, which foreshadows her complex relationship with Winefred and the challenges they will face together. The opening situations lay the groundwork for Jane’s passionate character, establishing that her love for her daughter fuels her determination to survive, even as they encounter harsh realities and social prejudice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bundy, Edgar, 1862-1922 |
| Title | Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Daniel Lowe 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: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53567 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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