The Dull Miss Archinard: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dull Miss Archinard is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sedgwick, Anne Douglas (1873–1935).
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"The Dull Miss Archinard" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a picturesque English countryside setting, exploring the lives and relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on the Archinard family and their interactions with their neighbor, Peter Odd. The story hints at themes of love, social expectations, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly through the dynamics between Peter Odd, his wife, and the Archinard sisters, Hilda and Katherine. At the start of the novel, we meet Peter Odd, a contemplative and somewhat melancholic man who enjoys fishing in the serene countryside. His solitude is interrupted by the joyful sounds of the Archinard daughters, which leads to an incident involving the more timid sister, Hilda, who is initially fearful of diving into the water. The events escalate when she jumps in to save Katherine, who is struggling in the water. This action sparks a connection between Peter and the sisters as he helps rescue Hilda, highlighting contrasts in courage and fear between the two girls. As Peter returns to his life at Allersley Manor, the opening chapters set the stage for the exploration of family dynamics, friendship, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dull Miss Archinard
- Author credits: Sedgwick, Anne Douglas (1873–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Families -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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