02124cam a22003253u 4500 53581 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 Flora Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-22 Produced by Al Haines "Flora" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The novel introduces readers to Flora and her cousin Ada Murray as they navigate the contrasting lifestyles of rural and urban life. Themes of societal expectations, self-deception, and the pursuit of internal and external validation are examined through Flora's character, who grapples with her secluded country existence and her yearning for a more vibrant social life. At the start of the story, we witness Flora and Ada's conversation about rural life, revealing Flora's deep-seated affection for her surroundings and the simplicity it brings, contrasted with Ada’s impatience for the life of socialites in London. Their discussions touch upon Flora's modest social circle, the charitable work her family has done to uplift their village, and her own reflections on faith and self-righteousness. The opening chapters set the stage for Flora's inner struggles, her longing for excitement, and her eventual entanglement with her cosmopolitan cousin's world, as she prepares for greater challenges that will test her character and moral convictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction Self-deception -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53581 94415 94415