Project Gutenberg 2018-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 194 Yates, Edmund 1831 1894 Yates, Edmund Hodgson Yates, E. (Edmund) Kissing the Rod: A Novel. (Vol. 1 of 3) Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books "Kissing the Rod: A Novel" by Edmund Yates is a fiction work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Robert Streightley, a dedicated money-broker who seems to adhere strictly to the rigors of his profession, yet finds his life unexpectedly touched by a young woman named Katharine Guyon, whose presence begins to awaken feelings in him that he has not previously experienced. The story appears to explore themes of class disparity, ambition, and the transformative power of love within the bustling context of 1860s London. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of Robert Streightley, a successful and industrious money-broker whose life is defined by work and responsibility. As he diligently manages his business, he unexpectedly encounters Katharine Guyon, the daughter of one of his clients, who seeks his assistance regarding a bill due on behalf of her father. Their initial meeting sparks a contemplation in Robert, revealing his contrasting world of business and the allure of Katharine's more carefree life. As the narrative unfolds, Robert grapples with feelings of admiration and jealousy, especially upon recognizing Katharine's interactions with other young men, notably the handsome Gordon Frere, while he navigates his feelings of inadequacy and longing within this new emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 379710 2025-08-23T09:34:55.970990 text/html 378213 2018-12-22T11:56:40 text/html 228482 2025-08-23T09:35:03.491938 application/epub+zip 234300 2025-08-23T09:34:59.167962 application/epub+zip 216665 2025-08-23T09:34:57.922966 application/epub+zip 436667 2025-08-23T09:35:06.607972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418947 2025-08-23T09:35:02.718977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350898 2022-09-26T14:26:03.873549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360745 2025-08-23T09:34:55.322989 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360860 2018-12-22T11:56:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18639 2025-08-23T09:35:06.756399 application/rdf+xml 16784 2025-08-23T09:34:58.439955 image/jpeg 3809 2025-08-23T09:34:58.182960 image/jpeg 140017 2018-12-22T11:56:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 142917 2018-12-22T11:56:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 225491 2025-08-23T09:34:56.000994 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