A House in Bloomsbury by Mrs. Oliphant

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title A House in Bloomsbury
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A House in Bloomsbury" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dora Mannering, a young girl who is growing up in Bloomsbury with her father, Mr. Mannering, a quiet and scholarly man employed at the British Museum. Their lives are intertwined with various characters in the house they share, particularly Mrs. Hesketh, a lonely young wife, exploring the themes of class, innocence, and the complexities of human relationships in a modest yet affectionate environment. At the start of the book, Dora expresses her concern for Mrs. Hesketh, the young wife living in her building, who feels lonely when her husband is late returning home. The dialogue reveals Dora's naivety and earnestness, as she provides critical yet innocent insights into the lives of those around her, including her own father's scholarly detachment. Mr. Mannering is portrayed as a man who cares deeply for his daughter but is lost in his own world, further emphasizing Dora's increasing maturity when dealing with the complexities of the adult world. Their domestic life unfolds in Bloomsbury, highlighting the contrasts between social expectations and personal aspirations as Dora navigates her relationships and the hopes and disappointments that come with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Bloomsbury (London, England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 55140
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Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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