The heiress of Greenhurst : An autobiography by Ann S. Stephens
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"The Heiress of Greenhurst: An Autobiography" by Ann S. Stephens is a work of fiction likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative presents the life story of the author’s mother, who is depicted as a beautiful young gipsy from Granada, exploring themes of identity, romance, and cultural conflict. The book promises a deep dive into the protagonist's lineage, struggles, and the intertwining fates of her and her mother. The opening of
the autobiography sets a rich, evocative stage, focusing on the author's mother as a young girl. It describes her enchanting beauty and untamed spirit as she collects wildflowers and dances, drawing the attention of a young Englishman. This interaction marks a turning point in her life, symbolizing the tension between her gipsy heritage and the outside world. The narrative foreshadows the complexities of love between cultures and the challenges faced by the mother in navigating her fate intertwined with both family loyalty and romantic intrigue. As the story unfolds, it hints at a life filled with dreams, passions, and the burdens of a mixed heritage, raising questions about the interplay of love and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
|---|---|
| Title | The heiress of Greenhurst : An autobiography |
| Original Publication | United States: E. Stephens, 1857. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing 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: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70851 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70851-5 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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