Pauline Pavlovna
Pauline Pavlovna is a novel by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, first published in 1883. It tells the story of a young Russian woman, Pauline Pavlovna, who is forced to flee her home country after her father is arrested for political reasons. She finds refuge in a small German town, where she meets a young man named Karl, who falls in love with her. Pauline and Karl's relationship is complicated by the fact that Karl is engaged to another woman, and Pauline is pursued by a wealthy suitor. As the novel progresses, Pauline must decide between her love for Karl and her desire for freedom and independence. Along the way, she learns about the power of love and the importance of making her own choices. The novel is set in the late 19th century and is a classic example of the realist novel. It is a story of love, loss, and the power of the human spirit.
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich · First published 1880 · Genre: Romance, Realism, Historical Fiction · 1,654 words
First lines
THE SCENE: St. Petersburg. Period: the present time. A ballroom in the
winter palace of the Prince. The ladies in character costumes and
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Bailey Aldrich
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Realism, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 1,654 words
- Structure: 1 section, 220 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The novel follows the story of Pauline Pavlovna, a young woman who falls in love with a man of a higher social class, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
- Realism — The novel is written in a realistic style, focusing on the everyday struggles of the characters and the social conventions of the time period.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in 19th century Russia and includes references to historical events and figures.
- Drama — The novel follows the dramatic story of Pauline Pavlovna and her struggles with love and social conventions.
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romance · 19th century · American literature · social commentary · character study · female protagonist · coming of age · class differences · love story · family dynamics · urban life · moral dilemmas