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Title: Richard Carvel — Volume 02
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Carvel
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Richard Carvel — Volume 02" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Richard Carvel, a young man navigating social complexities, familial expectations, and romantic entanglements in colonial Maryland. The opening chapters introduce themes of youth, social class, and the intricacies of friendship and love, particularly focusing on Richard's relationships with the charming but capricious Dorothy Manners and the more grounded Patty Swain. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Richard's struggles with his feelings for Dorothy, who flirts with various suitors yet remains elusive. Richard's attempts at courting her are complicated by his perceived social standing and the playful yet hurtful banter between the friends. Meanwhile, Patty, who is developing into a young woman of substance, serves as Richard's confidante yet also embodies the societal divides of their time. As Richard becomes more aware of the dynamics of love and loyalty against a backdrop of political tensions and personal intrigue, the story hints at conflict and potentially deeper emotional revelations that lie ahead in their journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
EBook No.: 5366
Published: Oct 18, 2004
Downloads: 281
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: Maryland -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Richard Carvel — Volume 02
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Carvel
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Richard Carvel — Volume 02" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Richard Carvel, a young man navigating social complexities, familial expectations, and romantic entanglements in colonial Maryland. The opening chapters introduce themes of youth, social class, and the intricacies of friendship and love, particularly focusing on Richard's relationships with the charming but capricious Dorothy Manners and the more grounded Patty Swain. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Richard's struggles with his feelings for Dorothy, who flirts with various suitors yet remains elusive. Richard's attempts at courting her are complicated by his perceived social standing and the playful yet hurtful banter between the friends. Meanwhile, Patty, who is developing into a young woman of substance, serves as Richard's confidante yet also embodies the societal divides of their time. As Richard becomes more aware of the dynamics of love and loyalty against a backdrop of political tensions and personal intrigue, the story hints at conflict and potentially deeper emotional revelations that lie ahead in their journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
EBook No.: 5366
Published: Oct 18, 2004
Downloads: 281
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: Maryland -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.