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Title: Dawn
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_(Haggard_novel)
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "Dawn" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story intricately unfolds around Philip Caresfoot and his tumultuous relationships with his cousin George and the beautiful Hilda von Holtzhausen. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of social status, particularly as Philip stands at the crossroads of familial expectations and his own desires. The opening of the novel introduces a heated confrontation between Philip and George, highlighting their fraught relationship and differing standings within their family. Philip, being the son of the esteemed “Devil Caresfoot,” engages in a physical altercation with George, which lays the foundations of tension for their characters. After the fracas, the imposing presence of Philip's father looms large, illustrating the weight of family honor and legacy, while also hinting at deeper secrets and dynamics within the Caresfoot lineage. Simultaneously, Philip’s attraction to Hilda is introduced, setting in motion the complications that arise from secrets and societal expectations. The contrasts between the characters establish the tone for Philip's journey through ambition, love, and the pursuit of self-identity amidst familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 10892
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 209
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dawn
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_(Haggard_novel)
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "Dawn" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story intricately unfolds around Philip Caresfoot and his tumultuous relationships with his cousin George and the beautiful Hilda von Holtzhausen. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of social status, particularly as Philip stands at the crossroads of familial expectations and his own desires. The opening of the novel introduces a heated confrontation between Philip and George, highlighting their fraught relationship and differing standings within their family. Philip, being the son of the esteemed “Devil Caresfoot,” engages in a physical altercation with George, which lays the foundations of tension for their characters. After the fracas, the imposing presence of Philip's father looms large, illustrating the weight of family honor and legacy, while also hinting at deeper secrets and dynamics within the Caresfoot lineage. Simultaneously, Philip’s attraction to Hilda is introduced, setting in motion the complications that arise from secrets and societal expectations. The contrasts between the characters establish the tone for Philip's journey through ambition, love, and the pursuit of self-identity amidst familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 10892
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 209
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Paranormal fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.