Jupiter Lights by Constance Fenimore Woolson
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| Author | Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894 |
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| Title | Jupiter Lights |
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| Summary | "Jupiter Lights" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Miss Eve Bruce, an American woman returning home from England, as she travels through a peculiar and adventurous route to the coastal region. Accompanied by her maid, Meadows, the narrative hints at themes of social class, cultural contrasts, and family dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the scene as the steamboat "Altamaha" carrying Eve and Meadows runs aground in the marshes, creating a vivid impression of their journey. As they finally reach dry land, Eve encounters her sister-in-law, Cicely, who introduces her to the family and their local surroundings. The tension between Eve and Cicely is apparent, particularly concerning the child Jack, who is at the center of Eve's emotional struggles and desires. Through misadventures and ironic interactions, the beginning establishes a backdrop of both beauty and complexity in this intimate tale of familial relationships under strained circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34282 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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