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The End of a Coil

    Susan Warner's The End of a Coil is a classic romance novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The End of a Coil

    "The End of a Coil" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces the character Dolly, who arrives in Philadelphia to stay with her Aunt Hal and Uncle Edward Eberstein. The narrative explores themes of childhood wonder, curiosity, and the influences of family dynamics as Dolly begins to navigate her new environment. At the start of the novel, Dolly arrives at her aunt's home after a long journey. As she is welcomed by her relatives, the minute details of her character are carefully unveiled—illustrating her delicate nature, intelligence, and rich inner world. The interactions between Dolly and her new guardians reveal their affection for her, highlighting her innocence and the strength of her observations of life. In her first night with her aunt, a significant discussion about prayer and faith occurs, showing Dolly’s emerging spiritual awareness and setting the stage for her personal development throughout the story.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Christian life, Juvenile fiction
    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Sailors, Juvenile fiction
    • Aunts, Juvenile fiction
    • Courtship, Juvenile fiction
    • Parent and child, Juvenile fiction
    • Sick, Juvenile fiction
    • Education, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The End of a Coil?

    The End of a Coil was written by Susan Warner.

    What genre is The End of a Coil?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

    Is The End of a Coil free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The End of a Coil?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Baron Trump's Marvellous Underground Journey, Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights.

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