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100	1		_aBraddon, M. E. _q(Mary Elizabeth), _d1835-1915
245	1	4	_aThe Golden Calf
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Mary Meehan and Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Golden Calf" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written during the late 19th century, notable for its exploration of class dynamics and the struggles of young women in a patriarchal society. The story centers around Ida Palliser, an articled pupil at a boarding school, who longs for a better life despite her challenging circumstances. The narrative starts by delving into Ida's experiences at Mauleverer Manor, highlighting her conflicts with authority, her artistic aspirations, and her desire for a future beyond her impoverished upbringing. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the unforgiving environment of Mauleverer Manor, where the strict schoolmistress, Miss Pew, enforces discipline over the girls. Ida, characterized by her beauty and intelligence but also marked by her poverty, faces humiliation due to her untidiness and frequent reprimands from Miss Pew. As her struggles unfold, we witness her defiance against authority and her longing for friendship, particularly with Bessie Wendover, a wealthy student who admires her talent. As the story progresses, there is a palpable tension between Ida's aspirations for upward mobility through marriage and her fierce pride in her independence. The opening chapters set the stage for themes of class disparity, personal ambition, and the quest for belonging in a world that offers limited opportunities for women like Ida. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9052
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