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2004-06-01
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Lever, Charles James
1806
1872
Lorrequer, Harry
O'Dowd, Cornelius
Browne, Hablot Knight
1815
1882
Phiz
Browne, Hablot K. (Hablot Knight)
Browne, H. K. (Hablot Knight)
Brown, Hablot K. (Hablot Knight)
"Phiz"
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5
Produced by Mary Munarin and David Widger
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5" by Charles James Lever is a novel written during the mid-19th century, providing a satirical glimpse into the life of a charming yet reckless protagonist. The book follows Harry Lorrequer, a young Englishman embroiled in a series of misadventures and romantic entanglements, as he navigates through the social intrigues of Paris, particularly focusing on themes of dueling, honor, and deception. At the start of the novel, the narrative focuses on Lorrequer's desperate search for a second to assist him in a duel he is unexpectedly involved in. As he wanders through Parisian locales, he encounters old acquaintances, the most noteworthy being Captain Trevanion, who offers his services as Lorrequer's second. Through their dialogue, the story unfolds with a humorous recounting of recent confrontations and misunderstandings that have led to Lorrequer's current predicament. The tension builds as the theme of dueling is explored, revealing the societal pressures and expectations surrounding honor among men at the time, leading the reader into a rich adventure filled with excitement, wit, and social observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: Humour
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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