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The Squire's Daughter
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto), 1850-1935.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Squire's Daughter" by Silas K. Hocking is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the clash of social classes, exploring themes of pride, responsibility, and unintentional consequences through the interactions between Ralph Penlogan, a young man of the lower class, and Dorothy Hamblyn, the imperious daughter of a squire. The narrative carries an undercurrent of social critique, particularly regarding the rigid class structures of the time and their impact on personal relationships and individual lives. At the start of the novel, the dynamic between Ralph and Dorothy is set against a backdrop of class tension and youthful impulsiveness. Their first encounter is marked by Dorothy's commanding tone as she orders Ralph to open a gate, a demand he defies out of pride. This act of insubordination sparks a conflict that leads to a tragic accident when Dorothy's horse throws her while trying to leap the gate. Impelled by his earlier refusal, Ralph feels an overwhelming mix of guilt and concern for her well-being as he rushes to help her. The opening chapters establish a rich foundation for the exploration of their characters and the socio-economic forces that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2011-06-11
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