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Title: Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Lord Ormont and His Aminta" by George Meredith is a novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the romantic entanglement of young characters, particularly Matey Weyburn and Aminta Farrell, a girl at school. The story delves into adolescent love, the complexities of societal expectations, and the significant contrast between gender roles during that era. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the mundane life of schoolboys and their interactions with schoolgirls during Sunday walks, depicting the tension between youthful exuberance and the pressures of social decorum. Matey, a spirited and athletic boy, becomes infatuated with Aminta, also known as Browny, sparking discussions among his peers about gender perceptions and romantic ambitions. As Matey's admiration grows, the narrative hints at deeper societal implications and the potential for a transformative love story, setting the stage for exploring how their relationship might defy or conform to societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4482
Published: Nov 5, 2004
Downloads: 275
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Lord Ormont and His Aminta" by George Meredith is a novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the romantic entanglement of young characters, particularly Matey Weyburn and Aminta Farrell, a girl at school. The story delves into adolescent love, the complexities of societal expectations, and the significant contrast between gender roles during that era. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the mundane life of schoolboys and their interactions with schoolgirls during Sunday walks, depicting the tension between youthful exuberance and the pressures of social decorum. Matey, a spirited and athletic boy, becomes infatuated with Aminta, also known as Browny, sparking discussions among his peers about gender perceptions and romantic ambitions. As Matey's admiration grows, the narrative hints at deeper societal implications and the potential for a transformative love story, setting the stage for exploring how their relationship might defy or conform to societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4482
Published: Nov 5, 2004
Downloads: 275
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.