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Title: The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ordeal_of_Richard_Feverel
Credits: This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary: "The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the story of Richard Feverel, a young man grappling with his identity, familial expectations, and the complexities of love, particularly as he navigates his relationship with his wife, Lucy, and his father, Sir Austin Feverel. The narrative blends themes of romance, social commentary, and philosophical musings, reflecting the Victorian era's nuanced views on marriage and its challenges. The opening portion introduces readers to a summer morning where Richard and Lucy, newlyweds, are enjoying a lively breakfast before heading out for a sailing race. The bliss of their marital life contrasts sharply with the underlying tensions regarding Richard’s estrangement from his father. As the couple interacts with new acquaintances like Adrian and Lord Mountfalcon, the complexities of social dynamics begin to unfold, particularly concerning Richard’s father, who maintains a stern and distant attitude. Lucy expresses her desire to accompany Richard on a day spent with the high society of yachting, which marks the reconciliation of their individual aspirations and highlights the omnipresent tension with Sir Austin. This setting serves as a prelude to the conflicts and themes of family loyalty, societal expectations, and the nature of love that will continue to develop throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4410
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ordeal_of_Richard_Feverel
Credits: This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary: "The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the story of Richard Feverel, a young man grappling with his identity, familial expectations, and the complexities of love, particularly as he navigates his relationship with his wife, Lucy, and his father, Sir Austin Feverel. The narrative blends themes of romance, social commentary, and philosophical musings, reflecting the Victorian era's nuanced views on marriage and its challenges. The opening portion introduces readers to a summer morning where Richard and Lucy, newlyweds, are enjoying a lively breakfast before heading out for a sailing race. The bliss of their marital life contrasts sharply with the underlying tensions regarding Richard’s estrangement from his father. As the couple interacts with new acquaintances like Adrian and Lord Mountfalcon, the complexities of social dynamics begin to unfold, particularly concerning Richard’s father, who maintains a stern and distant attitude. Lucy expresses her desire to accompany Richard on a day spent with the high society of yachting, which marks the reconciliation of their individual aspirations and highlights the omnipresent tension with Sir Austin. This setting serves as a prelude to the conflicts and themes of family loyalty, societal expectations, and the nature of love that will continue to develop throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4410
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.