Project Gutenberg 2018-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 1329 Ollivant, Alfred 1874 1927 19017182 Two Men: A Romance of Sussex Produced by Al Haines "Two Men: A Romance of Sussex" by Alfred Ollivant is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of familial dynamics, personal struggles, and the contrast between tradition and modernity against the picturesque backdrop of Sussex. The story introduces us to Edward Caspar, a reluctant heir, and his father Hans Caspar, a powerful railway contractor who grapples with the complexities of raising a son like Edward, who embodies sensitivity and artistic aspirations in a world that demands toughness and resilience. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the setting of Beachbourne and the reverberating influence of the sea and the landscape on its inhabitants. The opening portrays a picturesque scene at Beau-nez, eventually shifting focus to the relationship between Hans and Edward. We witness a stark contrast in their characters and their lives; Hans, a confident and authoritative figure, stands in stark opposition to Edward, who struggles with self-doubt and a stutter. As the narrative unfolds, we find hints of deeper personal conflicts within their family with the introduction of Edward's wife, Anne, and their children. This opening segment captures the essence of evolving identities against the backdrop of establishment and the inherent struggles of their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Sussex (England) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 576732 2025-07-23T05:28:25.235772 text/html 583624 2018-08-04T20:52:26 text/html 252756 2025-07-23T05:28:33.115752 application/epub+zip 262075 2025-07-23T05:28:26.269766 application/epub+zip 262075 2025-07-23T05:28:25.757792 application/epub+zip 438500 2025-07-23T05:28:38.053753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416237 2025-07-23T05:28:32.509774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415848 2022-09-26T05:08:22.445230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523752 2025-07-23T05:28:22.814829 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 523895 2018-08-04T20:52:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18247 2025-07-23T05:28:38.195717 application/rdf+xml 10231 2025-07-23T05:28:25.865774 image/jpeg 1718 2025-07-23T05:28:25.810762 image/jpeg 205052 2018-08-04T20:52:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 241075 2018-08-04T20:52:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 241777 2025-07-23T05:28:25.281799 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