Selina by George Madden Martin

Selina is a novel by George Madden Martin that follows the story of a young woman named Selina who struggles to find her place in society after being orphaned at a young age. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery as Selina navigates through various relationships and experiences.

By George Madden Martin · First published 1985 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 40 chapters · 105,190 words

First lines

"There must be something wrong, Lavinia, with our way of managing," said Auntie.

"If you think you can do it better than I, Ann Eliza -- " came from Mamma, with dignity.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: George Madden Martin
• Date: 1985 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
• Length: 105,190 words
• Structure: 40 chapters, 1,908 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific historical period and reflects the social and cultural context of that time.
• Domestic Fiction — The narrative focuses on family life and personal relationships, exploring the dynamics within a household.
• Coming-of-Age — The story follows the protagonist's growth and development from youth to adulthood, highlighting personal and moral growth.
• Social Commentary — The book addresses social issues and critiques societal norms and structures of the time.

Tags

female protagonist · coming of age · rural life · family dynamics · social issues · love story · self-discovery · friendship · personal growth · historical context · American literature · women's roles

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII
• CHAPTER XXXIV
• CHAPTER XXXV
• CHAPTER XXXVI
• CHAPTER XXXVII
• CHAPTER XXXVIII
• CHAPTER XXXIX
• CHAPTER XL

More by George Madden Martin

• A Warwickshire Lad: The Story of the Boyhood of William Shakespeare (1916)
• The Angel of the Tenement (1906)
• Emmy Lou her Book & Heart (1895)
• The House of Fulfilment (1984)
• Emmy Lou's Road to Grace (1987)
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