Anne Severn and the Fieldings
"Anne Severn and the Fieldings" by May Sinclair follows the story of Anne Severn, a young girl who returns to the Fielding family home after her mother's death. The narrative explores her interactions with the Fielding family, particularly Jerrold, the son, as she grapples with her grief and the changes in her life. Anne's memories of her mother are vivid, contrasting with her experiences in the Fielding household, where she feels both comforted and alienated. The dynamics between Anne and the Fieldings, especially with Jerrold and his mother, Adeline, highlight themes of loss, childhood innocence, and the struggle for emotional connection. As Anne navigates her sorrow, she seeks solace in her memories and in her budding friendship with Jerrold, who tries to support her. The story captures the complexities of childhood grief and the challenge of forming new relationships in the wake of loss.
By May Sinclair · First published 1910 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary · 20 chapters · 114,503 words
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Anne Severn had come again to the Fieldings. This time it was because her mother was dead.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: May Sinclair
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 114,503 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 3,489 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The novel explores complex characters and themes, focusing on personal and social issues.
- Psychological Fiction — It delves into the inner thoughts and emotional struggles of the characters.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and expectations of the time.
- Romance — Romantic relationships are central to the plot and character development.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Realism · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Marriage · Class Conflict · English Literature · Early 20th Century · Novel of Manners · Domestic Life · Relationships · Morality
Contents
- Children
- Adolescents
- Anne and Jerrold
- Robert
- Eliot and Anne
- Queenie
- Adeline
- Anne and Colin
- Jerrold
- Eliot
- Interim
- Colin, Jerrold, and Anne
- Anne and Jerrold
- Maisie
- Anne, Jerrold, and Maisie
- Anne, Maisie, and Jerrold
- Jerrold, Maisie, Anne, Eliot
- Jerrold and Anne
- Anne and Eliot
- Maisie, Jerrold, and Anne