Averil: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Averil: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Averil is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carey, Rosa Nouchette (1840–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Averil" by Rosa Nouchette Carey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the life of Averil Willmot, a delicate young woman who struggles with her responsibilities towards her step-family while navigating her own needs and desires. The book explores themes of kindness, duty, and the challenges of personal happiness in the face of familial expectations. The opening portion introduces us to Mr. Harland, a cheerful lawyer, and Averil, his close friend. The scene unfolds on a rainy day in Lincoln's Inn as Averil expresses her concerns about her step-family and her desire to help a distant cousin named Annette Ramsay, who has recently lost her mother. The narrative highlights Averil's gentle nature and her commitment to helping those in need, as well as Mr. Harland’s concern for her well-being. As he reads a letter from Annette, the emotional weight surrounding both their lives and the theme of familial obligation begins to take shape, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and connections between the characters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Averil
- Author credits: Carey, Rosa Nouchette (1840–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Courtship -- Fiction
- Cousins -- Fiction
- Friendship -- Fiction
- Kindness -- Fiction
- Sick -- Fiction
- Young women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
