Harold's Bride: A Tale by A. L. O. E.
"Harold's Bride: A Tale" by A. L. O. E. is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the young missionary Harold Hartley and his bride, Alicia, as they navigate life and challenges in a missionary station in India. This tale explores themes of duty, personal sacrifice, and the cultural complexities faced by Westerners in a foreign land, particularly through the perspective of Alicia, who
is adjusting to her new role within the mission community. The opening portion introduces us to the setting and characters, beginning with Robin Hartley, Harold's brother, who is in the midst of constructing a home for Harold and Alicia's arrival. The narrative captures Robin's frustrations with the building progress and his reflections on his brother's imminent marriage. As events unfold, we learn about Harold's commitment to his mission work, his deep affection for Alicia, and her delicate nature, which may pose challenges in adapting to life in a remote Indian village. The story begins to construct a vivid picture of their lives as missionaries, exploring Alicia's internal struggles with her new environment and responsibilities, setting the stage for her journey of growth in this foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Harold's Bride: A Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Missions -- India -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59333 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 151 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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