Blue-Stocking Hall, (Vol. 3 of 3) by William Pitt Scargill
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"Blue-Stocking Hall" by William Pitt Scargill is a novel written in the early 19th century. This work appears to delve into the social dynamics of literary circles, examining relationships, personal aspirations, and the contrast between urban and rural life through its characters, particularly focusing on Frederick Douglas and his connections with Emily and Arthur Howard. At the start of the novel, Frederick is reflecting on his impending return to his family in
the countryside after a period in London. He expresses mixed feelings about the medical treatment his uncle is receiving from London doctors, portraying the physicians' methods as pretentious and ineffective. In a series of letters, he shares his impressions of city life, critiques the dullness of London society, and anticipates the joys of returning home, all while exploring his affectionate ties with friends and family. The narrative sets an introspective tone, highlighting Frederick's longing for genuine connection and the comfort of home against the backdrop of an unsatisfactory urban experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scargill, William Pitt, 1787-1836 |
|---|---|
| Title | Blue-Stocking Hall, (Vol. 3 of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Heather Clark 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: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Education -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55407 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55407-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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