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A Fair Barbarian is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924).
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"A Fair Barbarian" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the small English town of Slowbridge, where the arrival of Miss Octavia Bassett from America, niece to Miss Belinda Bassett, creates quite a stir. Octavia's unconventional charm and vibrant personality serve as a contrast to the reserved and somewhat rigid social norms of Slowbridge, leading to amusing encounters and societal clashes. The opening of the novel introduces the conservative town of Slowbridge, which is shaken by the unexpected arrival of Octavia, who embodies a bold, carefree spirit shaped by her American upbringing. Initially flustered, Miss Belinda struggles to comprehend her niece's lively demeanor and extravagant attire, which starkly contrast with the town's genteel stylings. As Octavia navigates her new environment, curious townspeople observe her with a mix of fascination and disapproval, setting the stage for an exploration of cultural differences and the complexities of social acceptance in Victorian society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Fair Barbarian
- Author credits: Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Americans -- England -- Fiction
- Bildungsromans
- Love stories
- Villages -- England -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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