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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aMrs. Farrell
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"This story ... was first printed under the title of Private Theatricals in the Atlantic monthly of 1875"--Introduction.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-12
508 _aProduced by http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Mrs. Farrell" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a New England boarding house during the summertime, exploring themes of social interactions, artistic ambitions, and romantic interests among its characters. The main character, Mrs. Belle Farrell, is a beautiful young widow who captivates those around her, particularly a promising artist named Rachel Woodward, who struggles with her emerging talent against societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to West Pekin, a rural place that has transitioned into a summer boarding town. It describes the farming community's adjustments to accommodate city guests and the various personalities that emerge within this setting, particularly focusing on the dynamics among the boarders and the family that owns the boarding house. Mrs. Farrell's entrance is marked by her charming and stylish persona, contrasting with the modest surroundings and the more reserved nature of the other women in the household. The chapter sets the stage for Mrs. Farrell’s interactions with Rachel, indicating a growing friendship that is likely to explore themes of mentorship, aspirations, and the challenges of pursuing one's passions in a traditional setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBoardinghouses -- Fiction
653 _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aFarms -- Fiction
700 1 _aHowells, Mildred,
_d1872-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56970
999 _c97801
_d97801