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AverilBy Rosa Nouchette Carey

Rosa Nouchette Carey (27 September 1840 - 9 July 1909) was an English children's writer and popular novelist, whose works reflected the values of her time and were thought of as wholesome for girls. However, they are "not entirely bereft of grit and realism." Born in Stratford-le-Bow,... Read Full Overview

Averil explores the journey of a girl, as she navigates her obligations to her step-family and her own desires for personal fulfillment. The narrative highlights the struggle between selflessness and the need for personal happiness, capturing the internal conflict that arises... Read Full Overview

Mr. Harland was one of those enviable persons who invariably take a cheerful view of everything; in the favorite parlance of the day, he was an optimist. A good digestion, an easy-going temperament, and a conscious void of offense toward his fellow-creatures, all contributed... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Averil by Rosa Nouchette Carey

Reproduction of the original: Averil by Rosa Nouchette Carey