Wild Heather: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Wild Heather: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Wild Heather is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meade, L. T. (1854–1914).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"WILD HEATHER" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Heather Grayson, who at the age of eight returns to England with her father, Major Gordon Grayson, after living in India. As she navigates her new life, she must come to terms with the loss of her mother and the introduction to her Aunt Penelope, who takes her in. The narrative explores themes around family, belonging, and the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adult relationships. The opening of the book introduces Heather as a spirited, imaginative child, poised between the joys of childhood and the harsh realities of adult expectations. She enjoys a close bond with her father, whose warm demeanor contrasts sharply with Aunt Penelope’s strictness and stern ways. The beginning highlights Heather's memories of her mother, particularly her confusion regarding her absence, and sets the stage for her struggles upon entering the world of her Aunt Penelope, who intends to mold her into a suitable young lady. The initial chapters deftly juxtapose Heather's carefree childhood with the seriousness of her new circumstances, hinting at future conflicts as she yearns for connection with her father and navigates her relationship with her aunt.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Wild Heather
- Author credits: Meade, L. T. (1854–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aunts -- Fiction
- England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Stepmothers -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- 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
