All Is Not Gold That Glitters
"ALL IS NOT GOLD THAT GLITTERS" is a novel written by Ann Maria Hall in 1856. The story follows the life of a young woman named Emily, who is born into a wealthy family but finds herself feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from her privileged lifestyle. As she navigates her way through adulthood, Emily encounters various challenges and struggles, including an unhappy marriage and the loss of loved ones. Throughout the novel, Hall explores themes of identity, class, and gender roles, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking portrayal of life in Victorian England.
By Ann Maria Hall · First published 1856 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 8 chapters · 26,523 words
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"There they go!" exclaimed old Mrs. Myles, looking after two exceedingly beautiful children, as they passed hand in hand down the street of the small town of Abbeyweld, to the only school, that had "Seminary for Young Ladies," written in large hand, on a proportionably large card, and placed against the bow window of an ivied cottage. "There they go!" she repeated; "and though I'm their grandmother, I may say a sweeter pair of children than Helen Marsh and Rose Dillon never trod the main street of Abbeyweld -- God bless them!" She added earnestly, "God Almighty bless them!"
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Ann Maria Hall
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 26,523 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 276 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book captures an era and location by backgrounding the plot against real historical events.
- Drama — The book depicts a series of dramatic events often involving personal conflicts and emotions.
- Romance — The book features romantic relationships as a main plot or a crucial subplot.
- Social Commentary — The book presents a critique or exploration of societal standards, norms, and expectations.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Women's Fiction · Family Saga · Love Story · Social Commentary · Gender Roles · Class Differences · Victorian Era · England