| Author |
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 |
| Title |
Under the Greenwood Tree; Or, The Mellstock Quire
A Rural Painting of the Dutch School
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Price, Margaret Rose Price and Dagny
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| Summary |
"Under the Greenwood Tree; Or, The Mellstock Quire" by Thomas Hardy is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural English setting, focusing on a group of village musicians known as the Mellstock Quire. The narrative blends elements of pastoral life, music, and relationships in a community intimately connected to its traditions. The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to the characters of Mellstock, particularly highlighting young Dick Dewy, who is seen singing and walking through a snowy lane on Christmas Eve. As he encounters fellow villagers, we learn of their camaraderie and the old traditions that define their lives, referred to as "going the rounds" during the festive season. The opening chapters also give vivid descriptions of the local landscape and the community's musical practices, including visits to various homes where the choir sings carols, highlighting their bond with music and the joys of Christmas celebrations. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of the interactions among the characters, providing a glimpse into their lives against the backdrop of the rural English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Musical fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pastoral fiction
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| Subject |
Wessex (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Church musicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Choirs (Music) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women teachers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2662 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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