Leonie, the Typewriter: A Romance of Actual Life by Wenona Gilman
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| Author | Gilman, Wenona |
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| Title | Leonie, the Typewriter: A Romance of Actual Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Leonie, the Typewriter: A Romance of Actual Life" by Wenona Gilman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to focus on the main character, Leonie Cuyler, a typewriter and stenographer who is navigating complex emotions and troubled family secrets while seeking a means of survival. The early chapters introduce themes of love, honor, betrayal, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, particularly as Leonie becomes entwined with Lynde Pyne and his beautiful but enigmatic sister, Evelyn. At the start of the novel, Leonie is introduced in the context of her working relationship with Lynde Pyne. As she begins her job, subtle hints of her backstory and complications arise, particularly regarding her connection to her father, Godfrey Cuyler, and the tragic past of her mother. Their interactions show a growing bond tinged with tension and unspoken secrets. The dynamic shifts as Leonie discovers shocking truths about her family's past and grapples with the moral implications of her affections for Lynde, especially as she finds herself entwined in the dark matters surrounding Evelyn. The opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration of identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of love amidst seemingly insurmountable obstacles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54177 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 28 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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