Aurora the Magnificent by Gertrude Hall Brownell
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About this eBook
| Author | Brownell, Gertrude Hall, 1863-1961 |
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| Illustrator | Leake, Gerald, 1885- |
| LoC No. | 17010200 |
| Title | Aurora the Magnificent |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Aurora the Magnificent" by Gertrude Hall Browning is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Florence, Italy, weaving the experiences of an American consular family, prominently featuring Mr. Jerome Foss, the consul, and his family. The novel explores themes of cultural encounters, the exploration of art and beauty, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in a foreign land. At the start of the novel, we meet Mr. Foss, who reflects on the beauty of Florence while walking home from his consulate. As he ponders the artistic inspirations of his surroundings, his thoughts shift to his family, who are engaged in their own social pursuits. The busy scene highlights the arrival of new American acquaintances, specifically Mrs. Aurora Hawthorne and her daughter, Miss Estelle Madison, who bring a blend of curiosity and modernization to the Italian setting. The development of their relationships with the Foss family sets the stage for interactions shaped by cultural differences and personal aspirations, hinting at the unfolding narrative of encounters that challenge social norms and perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30642 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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