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  Home Life Relayed - BBC presents...

  E M Delafield

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  Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture, and more commonly known as E M Delafield, was born in Steyning, Sussex on 9th June 1890.   
   
  Raised in the fading years of the Victorian era with its Empire and strict moral codes Delafield, not yet married at twenty-one, joined a French religious order, in Belgium, but soon decided that this was a totally wrong choice for her.   
   
  Her next challenge was her work during the horror of the First World War.  Delafield decided to take up a position as a nurse in a Voluntary Aid Detachment in Exeter.  It was whilst here that she managed to write her first novel, ‘Zella Sees Herself’.   
   
  With the end of the war new opportunities were sought and she now took up a position for the South-West Region of the Ministry of National Service in Bristol.  With it came enough time to write two more novels: ‘The War Workers’ (1918) and ‘The Pelicans’ (1918).   
   
  On 17th July 1919, she married Colonel Arthur Paul Dashwood, OBE, an engineer responsible for building the massive docks at Hong Kong Harbour.  The marriage produced two children; Lionel and Rosamund.  That same year her fourth novel, ‘Consequences’, was published.   
   
  The couple spent their early years in Malaya but returned to England to live in Croyle, an old house in Kentisbeare, Devon.  Delafield continued to collect responsibilities and organise whatever she could.  At the initial meeting of the Kentisbeare Women's Institute, Delafield was unanimously elected president, and also became a Justice of the Peace, raised the children and, of course, continued to write her best-selling novels.   
   
  Her greatest work is undoubtedly the largely autobiographical ‘Diary of a Provincial Lady’, which is a simply structured journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman, living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s.  It spawned several best-selling sequels.  Her works also includes stage and radio plays, film scripts and short stories.  
   
  After the death of her son in 1940, her health began to markedly decline.    
   
  E M Delafield died on 2nd December 1943 after collapsing whilst giving a lecture in Oxford.  She was 53.

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  Tom Thumb - Story Time Episode...

  Brothers Grimm

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  Parents are poor and want to leave Tom Thumb in forest. But Tom Thumb is clever and marks his way by stones. Second time he is unsuccessful - he has only bread-crumbs and birds eat them. Tom Thumb finds a Giant and a beautiful princess in his entrapment, and is determined to free the princess.

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  Adeline Mowbray

  Amelia Opie

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  "Adeline Mowbray, or, The Mother and Daughter, is a novel by Amelia Opie that was published in 1804. The experiences of the heroine, Adeline, are loosely based on the unconventional life of Mary Wollstonecraft, an acquaintance of Opie. In the novel, Opie explores what might happen when a woman's idealistic philosophical beliefs conflict with society's notions about female sexuality.    The philosophically minded Adeline decides that marriage is an outmoded institution. She refuses marriage to Frederic Glenmurray (modeled on William Godwin) and instead chooses to live with him as his sexual equal. Although Adeline is honorable, clever, and honest, she faces social condemnation. She is disowned by her mother and respectable friends and harassed by men who assume she is sexually available. After Glenmurray dies, Adeline seeks protection by marrying the abusive Mr. Berrendale, who ultimately abandons her and their daughter, Editha. At the end of the novel, the ill Adeline is finally reunited with her mother. Adeline repents having transgressed society's expectations of women and, before she dies, leaves instructions on how Editha is to be educated."

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  History of the Philippines A...

  David P. Barrows

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  A History of the Philippines is a short, dense and temporally expansive book. It starts with the Evolution of the Land 100 million years ago. The writing is predominantly dry, dispassionate and academic. It's full of details, and often presumes an existing familiarity with Philippine history and culture, introducing terms with no definition provided.

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  The Painted Veil

  Somerset Maugham

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  "The Painted Veil" is a literary gem by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1925 and later adapted into a successful film. The novel is set against the backdrop of British colonialism in 1920s China and revolves around the complex life of Kitty Fane. She is a young woman who, driven by societal expectations and her own restless spirit, marries Walter, a bacteriologist. However, her marriage quickly becomes a source of unhappiness, and she seeks solace in an extramarital affair. 
   
  The discovery of Kitty's infidelity by Walter leads to a pivotal turning point in the narrative. Walter, a man of principle, decides to take his wife with him to a remote village in China, where he works to combat a cholera epidemic. It's a form of punishment for Kitty, who must now confront the consequences of her choices and the harsh realities of a foreign and isolated environment. As the couple grapples with their strained relationship and the challenges of the epidemic, Kitty undergoes a profound transformation. She evolves from a self-absorbed and shallow young woman into someone who discovers the depths of her own character and the true meaning of love and sacrifice. 
   
  "The Painted Veil" is a poignant exploration of themes such as love, redemption, and personal growth amidst adversity. It delves into the complexities of human relationships, the consequences of one's actions, and the potential for redemption and self-discovery. Maugham's narrative is richly layered, his characters are beautifully developed, and the novel masterfully captures the emotional struggles and evolution of the central characters. Ultimately, "The Painted Veil" is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers, inviting them to contemplate the intricate nuances of human nature and the transformative power of love and self-reflection.

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  Animal Farm by George Orwell...

  Bright Summaries

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  In this clear and detailed reading guide, we've done all the hard work for you!Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegory of the early communist regime in Russia. It tells the story of a group of animals who overthrow the owner of their farm and make their own set of rules to govern their existence.This practical and insightful reading guide includes:   • A complete plot summary   • Character studies   • Key themes and symbols   • Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.Shed new light on your favorite books with BrightSummaries.com!

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