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_aRitchie, Anne Thackeray, _d1837-1919 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOld Kensington |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-05-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Old Kensington" by Anne Thackeray Ritchie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily through the eyes of young Dorothea "Dolly" Vanborough, alongside her brother George, as they navigate early childhood and the complex dynamics of home life, memory, and tragedy within the quaint suburb of Kensington. The narrative reflects on themes of innocence, familial bonds, and the bittersweet passage of time, marked by the juxtaposition of childhood joys and the inevitable approach of adulthood. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the peaceful but changing world of Kensington, where children like Dolly and George play amidst tranquil surroundings that are slowly giving way to progress and urban expansion. Through vivid descriptions of their idyllic pastimes and daily life, including visits to the old church and explorations of the neighborhood, the narrative establishes a deep sense of nostalgia. As the story begins to weave in themes of loss, particularly following the family's mourning of loved ones, it hints at forthcoming trials and the weight of growing up. The reader is drawn into the warm yet introspective atmosphere, anticipating the emotional complexity of both youth and the coming challenges of adulthood that lurk beneath the surface of their cherished memories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aKensington (London, England) -- Fiction | ||
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