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Title: My Friend Prospero
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Summary: "My Friend Prospero" by Henry Harland is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an Italian setting and revolves around Lady Blanchemain, an engaging and curious Englishwoman, as she navigates her unexpected visit to a castle and encounters a mysterious young man named John Blanchemain, who is heir to a British title but appears to be living a humble life in Italy. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the intersections of English society within a foreign landscape. The opening of the novel introduces Lady Blanchemain as she arrives at the castle, where she is met with some confusion regarding its accessibility. The reader is captivated by her vibrant personality, described in delightful detail, and her musings on the landscape around her. A chance meeting with John Blanchemain, a tall and affable young man well-versed in art and history, unfolds amidst their spirited banter about family lineage and social conventions. As they explore the castle together, intrigue builds around John's potential past and the cast of characters afoot within the castle grounds. This dynamic sets the stage for a story rich with exploration of passion, identity, and the influence of heritage against the backdrop of enchanting Italian scenery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Harland, Henry, 1861-1905
EBook No.: 14682
Published: Jan 13, 2005
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: My Friend Prospero
Credits:
Produced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "My Friend Prospero" by Henry Harland is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an Italian setting and revolves around Lady Blanchemain, an engaging and curious Englishwoman, as she navigates her unexpected visit to a castle and encounters a mysterious young man named John Blanchemain, who is heir to a British title but appears to be living a humble life in Italy. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the intersections of English society within a foreign landscape. The opening of the novel introduces Lady Blanchemain as she arrives at the castle, where she is met with some confusion regarding its accessibility. The reader is captivated by her vibrant personality, described in delightful detail, and her musings on the landscape around her. A chance meeting with John Blanchemain, a tall and affable young man well-versed in art and history, unfolds amidst their spirited banter about family lineage and social conventions. As they explore the castle together, intrigue builds around John's potential past and the cast of characters afoot within the castle grounds. This dynamic sets the stage for a story rich with exploration of passion, identity, and the influence of heritage against the backdrop of enchanting Italian scenery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Harland, Henry, 1861-1905
EBook No.: 14682
Published: Jan 13, 2005
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.