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100 1 _aAguilar, Grace,
_d1816-1847
245 1 4 _aThe Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 :
_bA Sequel to Home Influence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1" by Grace Aguilar is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This work serves as a sequel to Aguilar's previous tale "Home Influence," focusing on the domestic education and moral development of its characters, particularly exploring the dynamics of familial relationships and societal expectations. The narrative centers around Emmeline Hamilton as she navigates her struggle between personal desires and the influences of her mother's guidance, highlighting themes of maternal love and the challenges of growing up. The opening of the novel introduces us to a letter written by Emmeline Hamilton to her dear friend Mary Greville. Emmeline reflects on her discontentment upon moving from Oakwood to London, expressing feelings of melancholy and how her initial anticipation of city life has turned into anxiety. As Emmeline unveils her inner turmoil about adapting to her new environment, she reveals her struggles with friendship, her relationship with her mother, and her own perceptions of personal worth. Moreover, the narrative intricately depicts the comforting yet authoritative role of her mother, Mrs. Hamilton, who desires the best for her children, while Emmeline grapples with the lessons of humility, responsibility, and the importance of familial bonds amidst the allure of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aMothers and daughters -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12361
999 _c53779
_d53779