This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Isle of Unrest
Credits:
Text file produced by Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Isle of Unrest" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the atmospheric backdrop of Corsica, exploring themes of violence, social conflict, and the stark realities of life on the island. At its outset, the narrative introduces significant characters, including the deceased Pietro Andrei, whose mysterious death serves as a critical event around which the plot revolves, hinting at deeper tensions within the community. The opening of the novel sets a dark and suspenseful tone as it describes the aftermath of Andrei's murder, presenting a Corsican village grappling with indifference towards violence and loss. As the village gathers around the body, the first signs of family and social ties are explored, particularly through the reactions of Andrei's widow, who transitions from despair to a powerful resolve to seek justice, emphasizing the strong code of honor that permeates Corsican culture. The priest, Abbé Susini, introduces a key perspective on the lawlessness of Corsica, setting the stage for further exploration of justice, revenge, and the historical legacy of the island as the plot unfolds. This rich opening allows readers to anticipate a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903
EBook No.: 8873
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 448
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
Subject: Vendetta -- Fiction
Subject: Corsica (France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Isle of Unrest
Credits:
Text file produced by Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Isle of Unrest" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the atmospheric backdrop of Corsica, exploring themes of violence, social conflict, and the stark realities of life on the island. At its outset, the narrative introduces significant characters, including the deceased Pietro Andrei, whose mysterious death serves as a critical event around which the plot revolves, hinting at deeper tensions within the community. The opening of the novel sets a dark and suspenseful tone as it describes the aftermath of Andrei's murder, presenting a Corsican village grappling with indifference towards violence and loss. As the village gathers around the body, the first signs of family and social ties are explored, particularly through the reactions of Andrei's widow, who transitions from despair to a powerful resolve to seek justice, emphasizing the strong code of honor that permeates Corsican culture. The priest, Abbé Susini, introduces a key perspective on the lawlessness of Corsica, setting the stage for further exploration of justice, revenge, and the historical legacy of the island as the plot unfolds. This rich opening allows readers to anticipate a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Merriman, Henry Seton, 1862-1903
EBook No.: 8873
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 448
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
Subject: Vendetta -- Fiction
Subject: Corsica (France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.