Evelina's Garden: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Evelina's Garden is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins (1852–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Evelina's Garden" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book explores themes of love, seclusion, and the passage of time, centered around the life of Evelina Adams, a woman who lives a reclusive existence while tending to her beautiful garden, which becomes a metaphor for her unfulfilled desires and emotions. The story unfolds in a small village where Evelina Adams, the daughter of a wealthy squire, lives a life marked by solitude and mystery. After the death of her father, she retreats further into her own world, communicating little with the townspeople and hoping to preserve her father's legacy. As the years pass, the beauty of her garden mirrors her inner life, flourishing yet unfulfilled, much like Evelina herself. When a young cousin, also named Evelina, arrives, both young women find themselves entwined in a romantic narrative with Thomas Merriam, the village minister. The novel culminates in a transformative act where the young Evelina refuses to allow her inheritance to come between her and her love, leading to a surprising resolution that intertwines themes of personal sacrifice and enduring love amidst societal expectations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Evelina's Garden
- Author credits: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins (1852–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Love stories
- New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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