| Author |
Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
| Title |
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 6
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ordeal_of_Richard_Feverel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 6" by George Meredith is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, fidelity, and the complexities of human relationships. As a continuation of the story of Richard Feverel and the subsequent characters that intertwine with his fate, this volume delves into the emotional struggles faced by Lord Mountfalcon and Lucy Feverel amidst their evolving relationships. The opening of this volume introduces us to a particularly turbulent period in Richard's life, with Lord Mountfalcon seemingly enamored with Richard's young wife, Lucy. While lurking beneath the surface is a traditional romantic struggle involving loyalty, temptation, and the innocence of youth, the narrative hints at various characters’ perceptions and misjudgments about one another. The context shows the complexities of marital relationships, as Lucy navigates her companionship with Lord Mountfalcon under Richard’s absence. This segment hints at a host of misunderstandings and the lurking crises that characterizes the challenges faced by the characters, setting the tone for richer developments to come throughout the work. (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 |
Fathers and sons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4411 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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