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    612-822-4611

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Adeline Mowbray Or, The Mother and Daughter

Adeline Mowbray Or, The Mother and Daughter

Opie, Amelia

Paperback

Young Adult Fiction

ISBN10: 9370421203
ISBN13: 9789370421202
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jan 2 2025
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Adeline Mowbray Or, The Mother and Daughter explores the complex relationship between a young woman and her eccentric mother. The story examines the tension between intellectual ideals and societal expectations, particularly around love, marriage, and virtue. The mother's high-minded philosophies often lead her to neglect her maternal responsibilities, which strains her bond with her daughter. As Adeline grows, she struggles to reconcile her mother's unconventional views with her own emerging understanding of love and morality. Her education becomes a key aspect of her character development and further deepens the emotional rift between them. The narrative enhances the conflict between theory and practice, showing how personal beliefs collide with familial and social realities. Through Adeline's journey of self-discovery, the novel emphasizes themes of personal growth, emotional tension, and the challenges of navigating relationships shaped by differing ideals. Ultimately, the story highlights the difficult journey of reconciling intellectual pursuits with the more emotional and practical needs of family life.

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