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100 1 _aMoodie, Susanna,
_d1803-1885
245 1 4 _aThe Monctons: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-09
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520 _a"The Monctons: A Novel" by Susanna Moodie is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and social standing, as illustrated through the tumultuous relationships of individuals like Philip Mornington, Alice, and Charlotte Laurie. The novel addresses the complexities of societal expectations, personal downfall, and redemption against a backdrop of familial ties and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Mornington, who grapples with the recent death of his friend and the subsequent emotional turmoil that ensues. His unrequited love for Charlotte Laurie has deteriorated his self-respect, leading him into a life of recklessness. As he reflects on his wasted years of vice and folly, we also learn about the deep-seated animosities held by Robert Moncton, who manipulates situations against Philip. The narrative further entwines the fates of family members, like Alice Mornington, who is portrayed as a victim of her circumstances, indicating a tragic outlook shaped by both personal choices and societal pressures. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for conflicts driven by jealousy, ambition, and the quest for redemption within a troubled lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38798
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