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Nobody is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warner, Susan (1819–1885).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Nobody" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Lois Lothrop, who is navigating her first experiences in the world beyond her quiet country life. The plot explores themes of social status and the nature of love as she interacts with various characters, including Tom Caruthers, who finds himself drawn to her despite societal expectations. At the start of the book, we meet Lois during her stay with Mrs. Wishart, who introduces her to higher society, including a luncheon party filled with discussions on appearance, education, and social norms. Lois’s modest background and innocence contrast sharply with the more sophisticated, but often superficial, attitudes of the New Yorkers she encounters. Through lively dialogues among her new friends, particularly involving her potential suitor Tom, readers glimpse the challenges Lois faces in being accepted into a world that values status and money over character and sincerity. The opening establishes a captivating narrative about love, individuality, and the complexity of social dynamics in the late 19th century.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nobody
- Author credits: Warner, Susan (1819–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
- Gardens -- Juvenile fiction
- Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Social status -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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