The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance - Barr, Amelia E.
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The Squire of Sandal-Side: A Pastoral Romance exemplifies the typical pastoral genre of the Victorian Era, delving into themes of inheritance, legitimacy, and tradition against the backdrop of a rural Northern England setting during the dawn of industrialization. The main character embodies kindness, patience, and resilience, serving as a moral center. In contrast, her sister is depicted as self-absorbed and melodramatic, eventually devolving into a villainous figure. The novel also displays a heavy-handed and often humorous bias against Catholics and Italians. The protagonist's willingness to…mehr

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The Squire of Sandal-Side: A Pastoral Romance exemplifies the typical pastoral genre of the Victorian Era, delving into themes of inheritance, legitimacy, and tradition against the backdrop of a rural Northern England setting during the dawn of industrialization. The main character embodies kindness, patience, and resilience, serving as a moral center. In contrast, her sister is depicted as self-absorbed and melodramatic, eventually devolving into a villainous figure. The novel also displays a heavy-handed and often humorous bias against Catholics and Italians. The protagonist's willingness to forgive her brother's flaws starkly contrasts with her vehement disapproval of his decision to marry a Catholic Italian singer, which she views as an ultimate betrayal. This situation reflects a misguided "prodigal son" metaphor, humorously suggesting that his wild lifestyle is equivalent to "living at the father's house." Ultimately, the story highlights moral contradictions and societal judgments prevalent in its time, undermining the potential for deeper character exploration.
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Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr was a British novelist and teacher, born on March 29, 1831, in Ulverston, United Kingdom. She is known for her novels, many of which are set in Scotland and England, drawing heavily from her childhood experiences and the landscapes that shaped her early life. Barr's writing career began after her move to the United States, where she eventually settled. Throughout her life, she balanced her passion for writing with her role as a teacher, influencing both her literary works and her interactions with students. Barr's novels are often characterized by their vivid descriptions of rural life, complex characters, and strong emotional undercurrents. Her works are a reflection of her keen observations of the world around her, particularly concerning relationships, moral dilemmas, and the changing social and political landscapes of the time. She passed away on March 10, 1919, in Richmond Hill, New York, at the age of 87. Her daughter, Mary Barr Munroe, survived her. Barr's works, though not as widely known today, played an important role in the literary scene of her time, and her stories remain a valuable window into 19th-century life.