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_aGaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, _d1810-1865 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Doom of the Griffiths |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2001-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Price | ||
| 520 | _a"The Doom of the Griffiths" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This tale explores themes of fate, family curses, and the weight of ancestral legacies, centered on the life of the Griffiths family, particularly Owen Griffiths. The book delves into the significance of prophecies and how they intertwine with the lives of its characters, shaping their destinies. The narrative unfolds in North Wales, where the once-promising life of Owen Griffiths is overshadowed by an ancient family curse linked to betrayal and tragedy. After the death of his mother, Owen grows up isolated and largely unchallenged, leading him to struggle with feelings of inadequacy and emotional turmoil. His father's second marriage introduces additional strife, and when Owen marries Nest Pritchard, their life takes a tragic turn when their child dies under his father's reckless anger. The fallout from this calamity leads to a series of increasingly dire choices, culminating in a confrontation with his father, which ultimately results in both a tragic accident and the fulfillment of the family’s ominous prophecy. The story weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and the inescapable nature of fate, resulting in a haunting exploration of how one’s heritage can dictate the course of their life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHorror tales, English | ||
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