| Author |
Gissing, George, 1857-1903 |
| Title |
Our Friend the Charlatan
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Our Friend the Charlatan" by George Gissing is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Reverend Philip Lashmar, a middle-aged Anglican vicar grappling with the decline of his parish income and familial expectations, particularly concerning his son Dyce Lashmar. Through the domestic struggles of the Lashmar family and their interactions with others in their community, the book delves into themes of social concern, personal ambition, and the conflicts of modernity versus tradition. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Lashmar as he awaits breakfast with an air of melancholy due to both personal discontent and broader societal issues reflected in a troubling newspaper article. His character is further fleshed out through his strained relationship with his assertive wife, who is preoccupied with their son's lack of ambition and influence in society. The scene captures the Lashmars' daily struggles and set the stage for Dyce's introduction, hinting at the complexities of his character, which will unfold more deeply as the story progresses. The opening chapters establish an evocative tone of disappointment and social critique, foreshadowing the character dynamics and social aspirations that will drive the narrative forward. (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 |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4304 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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