The Daughters of Danaus by Mona Caird
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About this eBook
| Author | Caird, Mona, 1854-1932 |
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| Title | The Daughters of Danaus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Daughters of Danaus" by Mona Caird is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of individuality, gender roles, and the constraints placed on women's lives, centering on the character of Hadria Fullerton and her interactions with her family and society. The story unfolds around Hadria and her siblings as they navigate personal ambitions and the expectations imposed upon them by their parents and society. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in a dimly lit garret where Hadria and her siblings engage in a lively discussion as part of their secret society, the Preposterous Society. Hadria, deeply passionate and spirited, takes on the role of a lecturer, presenting a thought-provoking discourse on the relationship between fate and circumstance, while her siblings react with eagerness and skepticism. Through lively debates and reflections on their lives, the siblings exhibit a range of personalities and intellectual vigor. The opening chapters introduce themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the quest for personal freedom as Hadria grapples with her desire to break free from the constraints of her upbringing and assert her individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21858 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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