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Title: At the Mercy of Tiberius

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "At the Mercy of Tiberius" by Augusta J. Evans Wilson is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the emotional and moral struggles of its main character, Beryl Brentano, as she navigates the complexities of familial obligation, pride, and resilience amid dire circumstances. With her mother gravely ill and in desperate need of aid, Beryl must confront her estranged grandfather, General Darrington, a formidable figure from whom she seeks assistance while grappling with her own sense of dignity and identity. The beginning of the story introduces us to the frail and desperate Mrs. Brentano, who urges her daughter, Beryl, to seek aid from her wealthy grandfather, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation between Beryl and General Darrington. As Beryl grapples with her reluctance to humble herself for her mother’s sake, we see her strong will and resolve. The narrative captures the delicate dynamics of their family, revealing Beryl's noble character as she prepares to face a man she fears yet must approach for help. This opening portion skillfully establishes themes of duty, identity, and the weight of legacy as Beryl embarks on her challenging mission, framing her personal struggles within the larger context of societal expectations and familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909

EBook No.: 4209

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 505

Language: English

Subject: Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: At the Mercy of Tiberius

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "At the Mercy of Tiberius" by Augusta J. Evans Wilson is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the emotional and moral struggles of its main character, Beryl Brentano, as she navigates the complexities of familial obligation, pride, and resilience amid dire circumstances. With her mother gravely ill and in desperate need of aid, Beryl must confront her estranged grandfather, General Darrington, a formidable figure from whom she seeks assistance while grappling with her own sense of dignity and identity. The beginning of the story introduces us to the frail and desperate Mrs. Brentano, who urges her daughter, Beryl, to seek aid from her wealthy grandfather, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation between Beryl and General Darrington. As Beryl grapples with her reluctance to humble herself for her mother’s sake, we see her strong will and resolve. The narrative captures the delicate dynamics of their family, revealing Beryl's noble character as she prepares to face a man she fears yet must approach for help. This opening portion skillfully establishes themes of duty, identity, and the weight of legacy as Beryl embarks on her challenging mission, framing her personal struggles within the larger context of societal expectations and familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909

EBook No.: 4209

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 505

Language: English

Subject: Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.