The House Of Egremont A Novel - Seawell, Molly Elliot
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The house of Egremont: A novel explores the weight of inherited expectations, the fragility of belonging, and the loss entwined with social rank. Through the fall of an old estate and the isolation of a neglected child, it examines how individuals wrestle with loyalty to a heritage that no longer guarantees relevance. The text draws attention to the contrast between surface grandeur and emotional abandonment, revealing how family ties may fracture under the burden of tradition and hierarchy. Amid decaying legacies, the work questions the value of privilege when it is unaccompanied by affection…mehr

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The house of Egremont: A novel explores the weight of inherited expectations, the fragility of belonging, and the loss entwined with social rank. Through the fall of an old estate and the isolation of a neglected child, it examines how individuals wrestle with loyalty to a heritage that no longer guarantees relevance. The text draws attention to the contrast between surface grandeur and emotional abandonment, revealing how family ties may fracture under the burden of tradition and hierarchy. Amid decaying legacies, the work questions the value of privilege when it is unaccompanied by affection or meaning. The influence of rigid societal roles and assumptions of inheritance reflect a world where worth is measured not by character but by lineage. The narrative emphasizes the confusion that arises when personal identity is shaped by others expectations, especially when change disrupts the assumed order. As shifting relationships introduce tension and redefine bonds, the novel presents a layered meditation on status, legitimacy, and the human longing for recognition. Rich historical detail deepens the atmosphere of decline and transformation, enhancing its reflection on the fading power of family names and titles in a society in transition.
Autorenporträt
Molly Elliot Seawell was born on October 23, 1860, in Gloucester, Virginia, and died on November 15, 1916, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 56. She came from a prominent Virginia family and was the niece of U.S. President John Tyler. Her father, John Tyler Seawell, played a formative role in her intellectual development. She was raised on a plantation and received a nontraditional education, famously being given the freedom to explore a personal library filled with the finest works of 18th-century literature. This early immersion in classical reading shaped her style and literary voice. Seawell became known for her historical and fictional works that often focused on honor, patriotism, and personal integrity, qualities drawn from her Southern upbringing and interest in national identity. Though her works were accessible and popular in her time, they often carried deeper reflections on duty, class, and gender roles. She gained recognition for novels like Maid Marian and Other Stories and her biographies and juvenile fiction. Throughout her career, she maintained a strong presence in American letters, contributing to the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with both charm and intellect.