The English Orphans; Or, A Home in the New World
A Tale of Resilience and Homecoming in the New WorldBy Mary Jane Holmes
Length10h 20m
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In 'The English Orphans; Or, A Home in the New World,' Mary Jane Holmes crafts a poignant narrative that captures the trials and tribulations of orphaned children navigating life in post-19th century America. The novel is marked by a rich, descriptive literary style, blending sentimentalism with realism, effectively portraying the stark contrasts between poverty and burgeoning hope. Holmes skillfully situates her characters within a broader socio-economic context, illustrating the immigrant experience and the quest for belonging through vivid landscapes and heartfelt dialogues. This work reflects themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the search for a stable home, resonating with contemporary readers who grapple with similar struggles for identity and community. Holmes, a prolific author of the Victorian era, was known for her deep empathy towards the marginalized, particularly children. Her own experiences as a teacher and the societal challenges faced by orphans during her time undoubtedly influenced her to write this novel. Holmes's background in the emerging women's literary movement also foregrounds the themes of empowerment and self-discovery that permeate her characters' journeys. 'The English Orphans' is highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that deftly deals with themes of hardship and hope. Holmes's ability to intertwine social issues with the personal plight of her characters invites a reflective reading experience, making it an essential addition to any literary collection that values the exploration of human resilience.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20CHAPTER XVII.: JEALOUSY.
2CONTENTS.
21CHAPTER XVIII.: A NEW PLAN.
3THE ENGLISH ORPHANS.
22CHAPTER XIX.: MT. HOLYOKE
4CHAPTER I.: THE EMIGRANTS.
23CHAPTER XX.: THE CLOSING OF THE YEAR.
5CHAPTER II.: CHICOPEE.
24CHAPTER XXI.: VACATION.
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6CHAPTER III.: BILLY BENDER.
25CHAPTER XXII.: EDUCATION FINISHED.
7CHAPTER IV.: ELLA CAMPBELL.
26CHAPTER XXIII.: LIFE IN BOSTON.
8CHAPTER V.: THE POOR-HOUSE.
27CHAPTER XXIV.: A CHANGE OF OPINION.
9CHAPTER VI: SAL FURBUSH.
28CHAPTER XXV.: THE PARTY.
10CHAPTER VII.: THE LINCOLNS
29CHAPTER XXVI.: MAKING UP HIS MIND.
11CHAPTER VIII.: AT CHURCH.
30CHAPTER XXVII.: THE SHADOWS DEEPEN.
12CHAPTER IX.: THE NEW BONNET.
31CHAPTER XXVIII.: GLENWOOD.
13CHAPTER X: WINTER AT THE POOR-HOUSE.
32CHAPTER XXIX.: A NEW DISCOVERY.
14CHAPTER XI.: ALICE.
33CHAPTER XXX.: THE CRISIS.
15CHAPTER XII.: A NEW FRIEND.
34CHAPTER XXXI.: A QUESTION
16CHAPTER XIII.: A NEW HOME IN RICE CORNER.
35CHAPTER XXXII.: GOING HOME.
17CHAPTER XIV.: VISITORS.
36CHAPTER XXXIII: CONCLUSION.
18CHAPTER XV.: THE THREE YOUNG MEN
37THE END.
19CHAPTER XVI.: THE SCHOOL-MISTRESS.
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