Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 294 Hardy, Thomas 1840 1928 A Laodicean : A Story of To-day Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Laodicean Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger "A Laodicean: A Story of To-day" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written during the late 19th century. It explores themes of social change, tradition, and individual struggle through the experiences of its characters. At the heart of the narrative is George Somerset, a young architect with aspirations entangled in a world of shifting values, alongside the mysterious Paula Power, a woman caught between her family's legacy and her own desires. The opening of the novel introduces us to George Somerset, who is engaged in sketching a medieval church while reflecting on his struggles with artistic identity and societal expectations. The setting highlights the contrast between the enduring beauty of Gothic architecture and the emerging modernity of his age. As Somerset becomes captivated by a singing group from a nearby chapel, he is drawn into a world where traditional beliefs collide with individual convictions. This encounter foreshadows his meeting with Paula, who is introduced during a baptismal service that leads to her poignant refusal to participate. Their lives begin to intertwine amidst the backdrop of social conventions and familial legacies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their characters and the choices they must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Castles -- Conservation and restoration -- Fiction Love stories Wessex (England) -- Fiction Architects -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 958777 2025-07-02T06:41:49.164495 text/html 1000136 2021-01-27T09:41:45 text/html 408933 2025-07-02T06:42:00.159442 application/epub+zip 425958 2025-07-02T06:41:52.363527 application/epub+zip 411249 2025-07-02T06:41:51.052530 application/epub+zip 725142 2025-07-02T06:42:06.229421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 690213 2025-07-02T06:41:59.317502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625546 2022-09-02T09:05:58.828129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 832056 2025-07-02T06:41:47.252510 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 831933 2016-10-14T05:41:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 817625 2009-02-09T10:50:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21270 2025-07-02T06:42:06.367501 application/rdf+xml 14436 2025-07-02T06:41:51.565496 image/jpeg 3657 2025-07-02T06:41:51.309535 image/jpeg 315383 2016-10-14T05:43:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 331234 2021-01-27T09:41:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 313422 2009-02-09T10:52:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 400728 2025-07-02T06:41:49.233498 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