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Elsie Venner

Elsie Venner

著者： Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
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Bernard Langdon is on the brink of completing his medical degree when unforeseen financial troubles force him to pause his studies and seek work. Leaving Boston behind, he takes a teaching position in a quaint village school, where he encounters the enigmatic Elsie Venner—a seventeen-year-old girl shunned by her classmates due to her peculiarities and fiery spirit. Despite her isolation, Elsie captivates Langdon, drawing him into the complexities of her character. Elsie Venner is one of Oliver Wendell Holmes intriguing medicated novels, delving into the psychological depths of its characters while reflecting the vibrant local culture of Boston. Written during Holmes tenure at Harvard Medical School, the story is narrated by a medical professor, adding a unique perspective to this compelling tale. Notably, this novel is where Holmes introduced the term Boston Brahmin. - Summary by CarolinCopyright Fiction Classics アート 文学史・文学批評 衛生・健康的な生活
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