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HARRY. - BY - Fanny Wheeler Hart - THE AUTHOR - OF - 'MRS. JERNINGHAM'S JOURNAL' - FOURTH EDITION.
HARRY. - PART I.
PART II.
PART III.
PART IV.
The opening of the story introduces a vivid, lyrical portrait of a young woman whose world is suddenly brightened by a fleeting glance at a handsome, confident stranger. Through a cascade of poetry‑like reflections, she muses on love’s sudden sparks, the mystery of destiny, and the way a simple smile can reshape a life. Her voice swirls between mythic imagery and earnest longing, setting a tone that feels both timeless and intimately personal.
As the narrative unfolds, the heroine finds herself drawn into the quiet drama of courtly expectations and inner doubts, questioning whether the charming figure she has imagined is truly within reach. The early chapters linger on her inner dialogue, the garden of metaphor she cultivates, and the tender hope that a single moment might launch a lasting bond. Listeners will be carried along by the rich, rhythmic prose that captures the exhilaration and uncertainty of first love, inviting them to share in the narrator’s heartfelt anticipation.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (81K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-06-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A 19th-century English novelist and poet, she wrote domestic and social fiction that still turns up in classic-library collections. Best known for books such as "Mrs. Jerningham's Journal" and "Harry," she published under the name Fanny Wheeler Hart.
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