Project Gutenberg 2004-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 217 Watts-Dunton, Theodore 1832 1914 Watts-Dunton, Walter Theodore Watts, Theodore Aylwin Includes Two Appendices: One Containing a Note on the Character of D'arcy; the Other a Key to the Story, Reprinted from Notes and Queries. E-text prepared by Roy Brown, Trowbridge, England "Aylwin" by Theodore Watts-Dunton is a novel written during the late 19th century that explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle between personal suffering and the beauty of existence. The narrative follows the protagonist, Henry Aylwin, a young boy who faces the challenges of being a cripple. Throughout the story, he navigates complex emotions and relationships, particularly with a beautiful girl named Winifred, who brings light and understanding into his life despite their social disparities. The opening of "Aylwin" introduces us to a young Henry sitting on the edge of a cliff, contemplating his troubles and the foreboding beauty of the sea. He experiences a pivotal moment when he encounters Winifred, a girl whose voice and presence captivate him. As their friendship unfolds, readers are introduced to Henry's inner turmoil regarding his physical limitations and his longing for companionship. This early section establishes the emotional landscape of the novel, portraying Henry's deep connection to nature and the pivotal role Winifred plays in his journey toward self-acceptance and healing. The opening sets the stage for an intricate exploration of love's power to transcend life's hardships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1081673 2025-10-06T05:31:26.411054 text/html 1081568 1081485 2024-11-06T08:06:46.949001 2023-10-06T09:16:42.808636 text/html text/html 476036 2025-10-06T05:31:38.328021 application/epub+zip 491107 2025-10-06T05:31:28.781020 application/epub+zip 491107 2025-10-06T05:31:27.394104 application/epub+zip 800359 2025-10-06T05:31:45.427935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 751071 2025-10-06T05:31:37.258025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 727896 2022-09-07T02:17:00.589723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 992102 2025-10-06T05:31:25.751094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 972396 2024-10-28T20:25:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17117 2025-10-06T05:31:45.560959 application/rdf+xml 11374 2025-10-06T05:31:27.891037 image/jpeg 3087 2025-10-06T05:31:27.640025 image/jpeg 466236 2025-10-06T05:31:26.491051 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia