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100 1 _aDavis, Rebecca Harding,
_d1831-1910
245 1 0 _aFrances Waldeaux: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1995
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1995-09-01
520 _a"Frances Waldeaux: A Novel" by Rebecca Harding Davis is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frances Waldeaux, a widowed mother embarking on a journey to Europe with her son, George, eager to explore new horizons. The opening chapters introduce the emotional complexity of their relationship, set against the backdrop of their departure aboard a ship where various characters converge, revealing themes of family dynamics and societal expectations. The opening of the novel presents a vivid scene at the Hoboken pier as Frances and George prepare to depart for Europe. Amidst the farewell festivities, the story captures a sense of anticipation and nostalgia. Through the interactions between Frances, who carries an air of youthful exuberance despite her age, and her son, who is burdened by his academic pursuits and impending responsibilities, readers glimpse the depth of their bond. As the ship sets sail, underlying tensions surface relating to George’s education and his choices, including his burgeoning interest in a mysterious female passenger, which foreshadows complications that may arise from his new life. Ultimately, the narrative sets the stage for exploration not only of Europe but of Frances’s quest for her own identity independent of her son. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/335
999 _c42463
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