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100 1 _aBuchanan, Robert Williams,
_d1841-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Martyrdom of Madeline
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-11
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Martyrdom of Madeline" by Robert Williams Buchanan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores deep themes surrounding social issues, particularly the plight of women and societal perceptions of purity and morality. The opening introduces two young women, one of whom, Madeline, is set to navigate a complex world that challenges her identity and sense of belonging. The beginning of the novel features a poignant prologue that sets the tone for Madeline's journey, highlighting her encounter with a disheartened outcast woman in a rainy city setting. This encounter reveals contrasting worlds—one of innocence and well-intentioned kindness and another marked by despair and degradation. As the narrative unfolds, we learn more about Madeline and her acquaintance with her "Uncle" Luke, who has played a nurturing role in her life. The story juxtaposes Madeline's innocence with the hard realities of life, as the characters grapple with loss, societal judgment, and the desire for a better future. This rich opening hints at a deeper exploration of themes related to identity, social class, and the struggles women face in navigating their roles in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
700 1 _aCooper, Alfred W.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55338
999 _c96170
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