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Marcella: Romaani

By Mrs. Humphry Ward
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A young woman inherits her family estate and leaves art school to assume the responsibilities and expectations of her new position. She delights in the restored landscape but is haunted by memories of a rigid, lonely childhood and harsh schooldays. As she balances personal ambitions and cultivated tastes with her parents' needs and local social demands, she confronts unresolved grievances within her household and community and resolves to uncover uncomfortable truths about past relationships and the obligations now imposed by inheritance.

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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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