The Old Vicarage A Novel

The Old Vicarage A Novel

by Catherine Anne Austen Hubback
The Old Vicarage A Novel

The Old Vicarage A Novel

by Catherine Anne Austen Hubback

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Overview

Catherine Anne Austen Hubback's book "The Old Vicarage" delves into the personalities and relationships of those who dwell in an ancient vicarage in a small English community. The Reverend Herbert Millar and his family, who live in the fictitious old vicarage, are the focus of the narrative. She creates a detailed portrayal of 19th-century English society complete with traditions, customs, and social expectations via vivid descriptions and subtly placed social criticism. The play "The Old Vicarage" examines issues including love, marriage, class differences, and women's place in society. It explores the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, the pursuit of pleasure, and the tensions that develop between individual preferences and accepted social standards. With its humor, charm, and focus on detail, Hubback's work is a tribute to her renowned aunt, Jane Austen. She expertly crafts a universe that is both recognizable and enthralling, bringing readers into the vicarage residents' lives and crises.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789358594218
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Publication date: 07/01/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 755 KB
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