A winter in retirement : or, scattered leaves by Hannah Blaney Washburn
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"A Winter in Retirement, or Scattered Leaves" by Hannah Blaney Washburn is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of two sisters, Susan and Mary, as they navigate the challenges posed by the winter season under the care of their pious aunt near the New England coast. The story likely explores themes of familial bonds, the passage of time, and the contrast between youthful
exuberance and the sobering realities of life. The opening of the book introduces readers to the setting and the melancholic thoughts of young Susan, who laments their situation after being separated from her ill father. Meanwhile, her more optimistic sister, Mary, tries to evoke fond memories of their summers spent among the apple trees and the beach. As they arrive at their aunt's home, the dreary weather contrasts sharply with the warm welcome they receive from family, hinting at the potential joys and challenges of their winter together. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and resilience, inviting readers to explore the unfolding dynamics of the sisters' relationship in a time of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Washburn, Hannah Blaney |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15000002 |
| Title | A winter in retirement : or, scattered leaves |
| Original Publication | New York: Frank Allaben genealogical company, 1914. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Oral interpretation of fiction -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72811 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72811-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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