Daisy Burns (Volume 2)

"Daisy Burns (Volume 2)" by Julia Kavanagh is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around Daisy, a girl now emerging into her teenage years, as she grapples with her relationships with key figures in her life, particularly Cornelius, who serves as both a caretaker and a mentor. The themes explored include the complexities of love, jealousy, and self-discovery in a young woman's life. The beginning of this volume hints at the emotional turmoil rooted in Daisy's relationships, particularly with Miriam, a character from her past who seems to embody the chaotic nature of jealousy and rivalry. As Cornelius, her guardian, has returned from a time away in Italy, Daisy experiences a range of emotions—excitement, nostalgia, and insecurity—while contending with her growing feelings for him. She reflects on her physical and personal growth, caught in a delicate transition from childhood to womanhood, and the impact of Cornelius's absence on her development. This opening portion introduces rich character dynamics, setting the stage for Daisy's journey towards affection and acceptance in a world that seems both kind and cruel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Julia Kavanagh was an Irish novelist, born at Thurles in County Tipperary, Ireland—then part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Her numerous contributions to literature have classified her as one of the non-canonical minor novelists of the Victorian period (1837–1901). Although she is mainly known for the novel and tales she wrote, she also published important non-fiction works that explored the theme of female political, moral and philosophical contributions to society. The appeal of her works is represented by the fact that several of her works have been translated into French, German, Italian and Swedish. Her texts also reached North America, where some of her works appeared in Littell's Living Age, an American magazine. Moreover, she was known to celebrated writers of domestic fiction such as Charles Dickens.