Gathered In by Catherine Helen Spence

Name: Gathered In
Author: Catherine Helen Spence

Gathered In is a collection of essays by Catherine Helen Spence, a prominent Australian author and social reformer. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of education and the need for social reform, to the role of women in society and the need for a more equitable distribution of wealth. Spence also discusses the need for a more equitable distribution of power, and the need for a more just and equitable society. She also examines the role of the press in shaping public opinion, and the need for a more open and honest dialogue between the government and the people. Throughout the essays, Spence emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and the need for collective action in order to create a better society.

By Catherine Helen Spence · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Feminist Literature · 60 chapters · 169,163 words

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"You've come owre late to see Isabel in life, Mr. McDiarmid," said old Marion Oswald; "It's of no avail to seek to see the dead."

"I have lost no time--I started immediately on receiving the news of her dangerous state. I did not even know of her illness till yesterday," said Norman McDiarmid, a tall distinguished-looking man, in the very prime of life, who seemed strongly agitated, and spoke with difficulty.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Catherine Helen Spence
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Feminist Literature, Realistic Fiction
Length: 169,163 words
Structure: 63 chapters, 2,743 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — Gathered In is a novel set in the mid-19th century in Australia, and follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the social and political issues of the time.
Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationships of several characters, and explores the themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.
Feminist Literature — The novel is written by a female author and explores the struggles of women in the 19th century, including the lack of rights and opportunities available to them.
Realistic Fiction — The novel is set in a realistic world and follows the lives of characters as they navigate the social and political issues of the time.

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