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_aBrame, Charlotte M., _d1836-1884 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Shadow of a Sin |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-03-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Shadow of a Sin" by Charlotte M. Brame is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Hyacinth Vaughan, a young woman suffocated by the oppressive atmosphere of her wealthy but stifling home life, controlled by her strict and dull guardians, Lady Vaughan and Sir Arthur. As she dreams of a more vibrant and fulfilling existence, she becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with Claude Lennox, who proposes the excitement of elopement, ultimately leading Hyacinth to confront the darker side of desire and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to Claude as he impatiently waits for Hyacinth in a picturesque natural setting, revealing his infatuation with her. The dialogue between them quickly establishes Hyacinth's dissatisfaction with her constrained life, filled with monotonous routines imposed by her guardians. As the two share their dreams, Hyacinth expresses longings for joy and freedom, while Claude speaks of love and romance. However, their budding relationship is complicated by the pressures of expectation and societal norms, with Hyacinth reluctantly considering a future marriage arranged by Lady Vaughan to a man she does not know. As the opening unfolds, readers are left to ponder the theme of romantic idealism versus the harsh realities of life, especially as Hyacinth's struggle for agency in her life becomes increasingly profound. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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