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Eleanor

By Mrs. Humphry Ward
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The novel follows an English household living near Rome when a shy young woman from Boston arrives as an unexpected guest, upsetting household routines and provoking varied reactions. A forceful, charismatic man resents the intrusion while relatives and friends negotiate duty, hospitality, and propriety; his vivid reminiscences of the Italian landscape and ancient Roman sites provide a contrapuntal thread. The story blends travel and local color with quiet psychological observation, exploring artistic sensibility, conscience, and the ways memory and place reshape relationships among hosts and visitors.

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Mrs. Humphry Ward

Mrs. Humphry Ward was an English novelist and biographer, known for her insightful exploration of social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Her literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which she published numerous works that often reflected her progressive views on women's rights and education. Among her notable titles is "Helbeck of Bannisdale," a novel that delves into themes of faith and moral conflict. In addition to her fiction, she is recognized for her autobiographical writings, particularly "A Writer's Recollections," which provide a glimpse into her life and the literary circles of her time.

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