02115cam a22003013u 4500 24094 UtSlPG 20260610133543.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Black, William, 1841-1898 The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-31 Produced by Al Haines "The Beautiful Wretch" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Anne Beresford, a young girl known as "Nan," who is characterized as both intelligent and independent, yet grapples with the social expectations of young women in her time. Through her encounters with various characters, including Singing Sal and Lieutenant Frank King, the book explores themes of youth, individuality, and societal norms within the backdrop of the British seaside. The opening of the novel introduces us to Nan as she wanders the picturesque downs between Newhaven and Brighton on a golden August afternoon. As she enjoys the solitude of nature, she unexpectedly meets Singing Sal, an itinerant musician who admires Nan's elusive charm and sharp wit. Their conversation reveals Sal's perspective on life and social class, setting the stage for Nan's internal conflicts regarding her upbringing and the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. This initial encounter hints at the evolving relationships Nan will navigate, as she simultaneously seeks personal fulfillment and grapples with the complexities of her social world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24094 65095 65095