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100 1 _aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,
_d1863-1944
245 1 0 _aHetty Wesley
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 2005-10-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear
520 _a"Hetty Wesley" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex lives of the Wesley family, particularly focusing on the titular character, Hetty, as well as her brothers and sisters. The narrative explores themes of ambition, familial relationships, and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of early 18th-century England. The opening of "Hetty Wesley" introduces us to a variety of characters and settings, beginning with Samuel Annesley, a determined merchant preparing to leave India for England. As he reflects on his life, we transition to a scene involving a youthful Charles Wesley, who finds himself in a brawl at Westminster School, showcasing the spirited nature of young men during that period. The narrative swiftly flows between the world of commerce and the intellectual pursuits of the Wesley family, leading us to Hetty and her sisters, whose beauty and wit present both challenges and opportunities in their lives. The nuances of family dynamics, individual aspirations, and the struggles against societal constraints begin to unfold, setting the stage for a compelling and multifaceted exploration of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWright, Mehetabel, 1697-1750 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16890
999 _c58278
_d58278