02280cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000550011324500150016826400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800470040052013280044753400450177565300360182065300500185685600430190699900170194938171UtSlPG20260610133854.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYoung, F. E. Millsq(Florence Ethel Mills),d1875-10aImprudence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2011-11-29 aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England a"Imprudence" by F.E. Mills Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around Prudence, a young woman living in the industrial town of Wortheton, who grapples with the expectations imposed by her family and society while longing for a life filled with romance and adventure beyond the confines of her dull existence. The story delves into themes of individuality, social morality, and the pursuit of happiness in a world burdened by conventional values and harsh realities. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the countryside and the town of Wortheton, establishing a contrast between the beauty of nature and the oppressive presence of industrialization. We are introduced to Prudence, who walks through the landscapes with a sense of sadness and discontent, capturing a glimpse of her inner turmoil. As Prudence navigates family dynamics, particularly her relationship with her controlling sister Agatha and the expectations of their wealthy father Mr. Graynor, we see her struggle against the limitations placed upon her. The arrival of the handsome Philip Steele further complicates her yearning for freedom and love, drawing her into feelings and desires she longs to explore amidst the smothering traditional values of her surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aChildren of the rich -- Fiction aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38171 c79011d79011