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Lang, Andrew
1844
1912
Lang, Walter Andrew
The Mark of Cain
Produced by David Widger
"The Mark of Cain" by Andrew Lang is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins at a dinner party in a London club where the host, Maitland, feels isolated amid his guests and reflects on his life choices. The story delves into themes of social responsibility, the complexities of human relationships, and an undercurrent of mystery regarding the character of Cranley, who is revealed to have a questionable past. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Maitland, who runs a working-class tavern called the "Hit or Miss" while grappling with his feelings of disconnection from those around him. The dinner party he hosts introduces characters with varied backgrounds, including Barton and Cranley, with conversations hinting at hidden pasts and moral dilemmas. The chapter ends with a dramatic turn as it becomes known that a former acquaintance of Maitland, Dicky Shields, has been found dead in a snowcart, setting the stage for further intrigue as the narrative unfolds. The tensions surrounding class, social expectations, and personal involvement in societal issues begin to emerge, suggesting a deeper exploration of character motivations and consequences of actions yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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