| Author |
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 |
| Title |
The Laurel Bush: An Old-Fashioned Love Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Robin Eugene Escovado
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| Summary |
"The Laurel Bush: An Old-Fashioned Love Story" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of two lonely young people—Fortune Williams, a governess, and Robert Roy, a tutor—who find themselves drawn to each other amidst their daily duties, exploring themes of love, isolation, and societal expectations. Their relationship develops subtly against the backdrop of their responsibilities to the children they teach, ultimately rendering their feelings a poignant reflection of unattainable love. The opening of the novel introduces a peculiar laurel bush, which serves as both a physical and symbolic anchor for the budding relationship between Fortune and Robert. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to the dynamics of their work environment, highlighting the interactions with mischievous boys and the indifferent grandmother who oversees their employment. The quiet tension between Fortune and Robert grows as they enjoy solitary moments together, yet they struggle with their feelings due to societal constraints and personal reservations. This sets the stage for a heartfelt exploration of their emotional journeys, marked by introspection, unspoken affections, and the weight of their pasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14708 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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