Ormond Volume 3

Name: Ormond Volume 3
Author: Charles Brockden Brown

The narrative follows a young woman who, after losing her family to plague during a voyage, is adopted by a merchant in a foreign land. As she grows up, she faces the challenges of education and societal expectations under the guardianship of her austere aunt and a manipulative priest. Her longing for freedom and companionship leads her to accept the offer of an Englishwoman, Lady D'Arcy, to travel through Italy. There, she experiences love for the first time with Wentworth, a young man whose differing faith complicates their relationship. Their bond is tested by Lady D'Arcy's desire for her happiness, ultimately leading Wentworth to leave to protect her. After Lady D'Arcy marries, the protagonist continues her journey, eventually marrying Wentworth. Their life together is marked by adventure and hardship during the Revolutionary War, but tragedy strikes when Wentworth is captured and dies from neglect in prison. Following his death, she navigates the complexities of her newfound fame and the shifting affections of those around her, including Lady D'Arcy, who undergoes her own transformations. The protagonist's quest for identity and belonging continues as she seeks out her long-lost father, culminating in a return to Paris, where she hopes to reclaim her past and forge her future.

By Charles Brockden Brown · First published 1802 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 10 chapters · 36,696 words

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"My father, in proportion as he grew old and rich, became weary of Aleppo. His natal soil, had it been the haunt of Calmucks or Bedouins, his fancy would have transformed into Paradise. No wonder that the equitable aristocracy and the peaceful husbandmen of Ragusa should be endeared to his heart by comparison with Egyptian plagues and Turkish tyranny. Besides, he lived for his children as well as himself. Their education and future lot required him to seek a permanent home.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charles Brockden Brown
Date: 1802 CE
Language: English
Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Mystery
Length: 36,696 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 442 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Gothic Fiction — The book 'Ormond' is part of the early American Gothic fiction genre, characterized by its use of fear and horror, the supernatural, as well as romantic and emotional elements.
Romance — Elements of romance are present in the book, especially in the interactions between the characters Ormond and Constantia.
Mystery — The plot revolves around several mysterious events and characters, most notably the character of Ormond and his intentions.