Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 167 Holcroft, Thomas 1745 1809 Vincent, William The Adventures of Hugh Trevor Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Adventures of Hugh Trevor" by Thomas Holcroft is a novel written in the late 18th century, which explores themes of social standing, family, and personal development. The narrative begins with reflections on the choices that shape one's life, particularly the impact of familial expectations and the pursuit of knowledge and virtue. It follows the main character, Hugh Trevor, as he navigates the complexities of his origins, family conflicts, and the significant challenges brought about by his parents' tumultuous relationship. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Hugh's world through his retrospective narration, beginning with his birth and the circumstances surrounding his family's struggles. The early chapters delve into his mother's defiance against her father's wishes, the emotional scars from familial pride, and Hugh's growing awareness of his identity amid the chaos. His father is depicted as an ambitious yet reckless figure, while his mother embodies the plight of a woman at odds with societal norms. As the narrative progresses, Hugh’s development is marked by a desire for education and understanding, which becomes increasingly challenging due to the instability of his household and external circumstances. This early segment sets the stage for Hugh's adventures and misadventures, establishing a balance between personal growth and societal critique that invites further exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1276253 2025-07-04T09:49:10.584737 text/html 1276074 2025-01-12T18:07:06.602762 text/html 560282 2025-07-04T09:49:23.781694 application/epub+zip 581371 2025-07-04T09:49:13.803730 application/epub+zip 569516 2025-07-04T09:49:12.510734 application/epub+zip 999581 2025-07-04T09:49:32.683646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 907777 2025-07-04T09:49:22.836695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 871086 2022-09-05T05:30:10.299241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1195888 2025-07-04T09:49:09.815748 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1195724 2020-12-26T21:09:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1195733 2020-12-26T21:09:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19571 2025-07-04T09:49:32.822634 application/rdf+xml 13336 2025-07-04T09:49:12.998742 image/jpeg 3341 2025-07-04T09:49:12.751736 image/jpeg 458733 2020-12-26T21:09:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 458672 2020-12-26T21:09:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 553431 2025-07-04T09:49:10.681774 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