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Flora

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Flora" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The novel introduces readers to Flora and her cousin Ada Murray as they navigate the contrasting lifestyles of rural and urban life. Themes of societal expectations, self-deception, and the pursuit of internal and external validation are examined through Flora's character, who grapples with her secluded country existence and her yearning for a more vibrant social life. At the start of the story, we witness Flora and Ada's conversation about rural life, revealing Flora's deep-seated affection for her surroundings and the simplicity it brings, contrasted with Ada's impatience for the life of socialites in London. Their discussions touch upon Flora's modest social circle, the charitable work her family has done to uplift their village, and her own reflections on faith and self-righteousness. The opening chapters set the stage for Flora's inner struggles, her longing for excitement, and her eventual entanglement with her cosmopolitan cousin's world, as she prepares for greater challenges that will test her character and moral convictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Al Haines
Notes:
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2016-11-22

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