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Title: The Fortunes of Glencore
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Fortunes of Glencore" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a desolate Irish landscape, where the titular Castle of Glencore stands as a decaying emblem of a once-mighty lineage. The story centers on Lord Glencore, a character described as melancholic and mysterious, with hints of controversy surrounding his family's past and connections. Lever's work explores themes of social status, personal struggles, and the intricacies of human character. At the start of the tale, the preface sets the stage for Lever's intentions, highlighting his desire to delve into the complexities of character through observational writing. The opening chapters introduce Glencore Castle and its solitary setting, as well as Lord Glencore's frailty and the strange life he leads away from society. Followers in the village speculate about his past and the nature of his character, while the speculations are contrasted sharply with the arrival of Billy Traynor—a multifaceted character who serves as a pedlar, poet, and unorthodox physician. As the narrative unfolds, tensions rise surrounding Glencore's health and the dynamics between the characters, indicating a deeper exploration of family secrets and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951
Illustrator: Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933
EBook No.: 33556
Published: Aug 27, 2010
Downloads: 305
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Fortunes of Glencore
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Fortunes of Glencore" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a desolate Irish landscape, where the titular Castle of Glencore stands as a decaying emblem of a once-mighty lineage. The story centers on Lord Glencore, a character described as melancholic and mysterious, with hints of controversy surrounding his family's past and connections. Lever's work explores themes of social status, personal struggles, and the intricacies of human character. At the start of the tale, the preface sets the stage for Lever's intentions, highlighting his desire to delve into the complexities of character through observational writing. The opening chapters introduce Glencore Castle and its solitary setting, as well as Lord Glencore's frailty and the strange life he leads away from society. Followers in the village speculate about his past and the nature of his character, while the speculations are contrasted sharply with the arrival of Billy Traynor—a multifaceted character who serves as a pedlar, poet, and unorthodox physician. As the narrative unfolds, tensions rise surrounding Glencore's health and the dynamics between the characters, indicating a deeper exploration of family secrets and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951
Illustrator: Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933
EBook No.: 33556
Published: Aug 27, 2010
Downloads: 305
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.