Marcella

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Marcella" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of social change, class, and personal growth. The story centers around Marcella Boyce, a young woman who has recently returned to her ancestral home, Mellor Park, after the death of her uncle, and is now grappling with her identity, familial expectations, and the socio-political landscape of her time. At the start of the novel, Marcella is drawn to the beauty of her new surroundings, reflecting on both her joyful and troubled past as she contemplates her status as the heiress of an ancient family. The narrative delves into her memories of childhood, particularly the stark contrast between her previous life and her current circumstances. As Marcella begins to interact with the local villagers and engage with issues of social justice, her passion for helping the impoverished laborers of Mellor becomes apparent. The opening chapters deftly establish her dynamic character and set the stage for her internal struggles and aspirations, placing her amidst the tensions between personal ideals and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcella_(novel)

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-10-12