Author |
Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
Title |
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 6
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Harry_Richmond
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Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
This etext was produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 6" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story continues the saga of Harry Richmond, the protagonist, as he navigates the complexities of his relationships, social standing, and family ties amidst the pressures of London society and romantic entanglements. At the start of this volume, we see Harry observing his father, Roy Richmond, who is well-regarded and respected among a circle of prominent gentlemen at the Opera. As Harry interacts with various characters, including Lady Edbury and Anna Penrhys, he is confronted with the implications of his father's social aspirations and extravagant lifestyle, leading to tensions regarding a perceived engagement with a German princess, Ottilia. Throughout the opening chapters, there is a sense of confusion and frustration surrounding the rumors about his father's intentions, as well as Harry's struggle to assert his own identity and position within a world filled with public scrutiny and familial expectations. The narrative expertly blends social commentary with personal dilemmas, setting the stage for further developments in Harry's journey. (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 |
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
4449 |
Release Date |
Sep 1, 2003 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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