Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 150 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Farina This etext was produced by David Widger "Farina" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Gottlieb Groschen, a prosperous Rhinelander merchant, and his beautiful daughter, Margarita, the admired "White Rose of Germany." The narrative unfolds in a medieval setting filled with chivalrous youth, romance, and the social dynamics of Cologne, revolving largely around Margarita's suitors and the implications of her beauty on their lives. The opening of "Farina" sets the stage with vivid descriptions of Cologne and its notable characters, particularly focusing on the spirited youth of the White Rose Club, who vie for Margarita's attention through challenges and displays of bravery. We witness the contrasting character of Farina, a less affluent youth who engages with Margarita on a personal level, showcasing a softer and more authentic admiration for her. Tension arises as Dietrich, a rival suitor, feels threatened by Farina’s proximity to Margarita, leading to a confrontation infused with youthful bravado. This opening portion establishes the themes of love, rivalry, and honor, while laying the groundwork for the unfolding drama that will likely escalate as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Germany -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 255122 2025-10-02T11:04:06.075948 text/html 254943 2025-01-09T00:30:50.140048 text/html 158940 2025-10-02T11:04:11.331884 application/epub+zip 161114 2025-10-02T11:04:07.712889 application/epub+zip 161114 2025-10-02T11:04:06.663883 application/epub+zip 274448 2025-10-02T11:04:14.089839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252087 2025-10-02T11:04:10.701893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240822 2022-09-02T14:51:28.741618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224207 2025-10-02T11:04:05.773884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204520 2024-06-13T04:02:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16432 2025-10-02T11:04:14.208851 application/rdf+xml 9592 2025-10-02T11:04:07.155881 image/jpeg 2600 2025-10-02T11:04:06.906877 image/jpeg 154384 2025-10-02T11:04:06.096885 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