Christine: A Fife Fisher Girl

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919

Contributor:

Mulford, Stockton, 1886-1960

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Christine: A Fife Fisher Girl" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel written in the early 20th century that captures the life of a young woman growing up in a fishing community in Fife, Scotland. The story centers on Christine Ruleson, her family, and the dynamics of village life, showcasing the contrast between the hardworking fisherfolk and their aspirations amidst the challenges they face. The narrative is marked by themes of love, duty, and the social fabric that binds the tight-knit community. The opening of the novel introduces us to the coastal village of Culraine, setting a vivid scene of the fishermen's everyday lives and the unique characteristics of its inhabitants. Christine, the protagonist, is presented as a strong and independent fisher girl with a deep connection to her environment. As she navigates familial obligations and budding romances, we get a glimpse of her relationships with her brothers, notably Neil, as well as the love interest Cluny. The initial chapters establish the tone of community resilience against the backdrop of nature's unpredictability, spotlighting Christine's unique position between tradition and her own aspirations for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-04-22