Project Gutenberg 2011-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 1110 Melville, Herman 1819 1891 Melville, Hermann Pierre; or The Ambiguities Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Pierre; or The Ambiguities" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of relationships through the life of Pierre Glendinning, a young man navigating his feelings for Lucy Tartan, amidst societal expectations and personal desires. The story is set against an evocative backdrop of rural New England, highlighting the contrast between the beauty of nature and the inner turmoil of its characters. The opening of the novel presents a tranquil summer morning in the countryside, introducing Pierre as he emerges from his home, captivated by the natural beauty surrounding him. As he walks towards a nearby cottage, readers witness his blossoming affection for Lucy, who appears at the window, resulting in an intimate exchange filled with admiration and playful banter. Pierre is portrayed as a unique character, being the only son of an affluent widow, Mrs. Glendinning, and the narrative hints at a deep bond between them, which will later face challenges. The beginning lays the groundwork for Pierre's journey, emphasizing both his romantic inclinations and the complexities of his life, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative of love's trials and tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Autobiographical fiction Psychological fiction Domestic fiction Male authors -- Fiction Men -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 976362 2025-08-14T09:04:16.298851 text/html 1003773 2022-05-28T10:09:58 text/html 490893 2025-08-14T09:04:27.480803 application/epub+zip 489745 2025-08-14T09:04:18.450900 application/epub+zip 489745 2025-08-14T09:04:17.164816 application/epub+zip 800636 2025-08-14T09:04:34.733710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 747500 2025-08-14T09:04:26.524747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707553 2022-09-16T06:16:42.395199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931701 2025-08-14T09:04:15.380822 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 931475 2022-05-28T10:11:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19267 2025-08-14T09:04:34.874706 application/rdf+xml 13010 2025-08-14T09:04:17.678840 image/jpeg 3567 2025-08-14T09:04:17.422918 image/jpeg 369511 2022-05-28T10:11:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 382540 2022-05-28T10:12:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 446836 2025-08-14T09:04:16.374819 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