The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen

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Author Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
Title The Secret Glory
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Secret Glory" by Arthur Machen is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of spiritual longing, ambition, and the clash between individual desires and societal expectations. The narrative centers on Ambrose Meyrick, a schoolboy navigating the harsh realities of public school life and his tumultuous relationship with authority figures, particularly his uncle, Mr. Horbury. The opening of the novel introduces Ambrose Meyrick as he arrives late at the Old Grange after a solitary excursion to Selden Abbey, reflecting his deep interest in antiquity and the past. As he faces his uncle's wrath for being tardy, we witness the oppressive environment of the school and Meyrick's internal struggles. Mr. Horbury’s harsh disciplinary approach culminates in a severe punishment that dramatically impacts Meyrick's psyche. This initial section sets the tone for the conflicts Ambrose will face, both externally with the rigid school culture and internally as he seeks to understand his identity and aspirations amidst the strategies and betrayals of adolescence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Teenage boys -- Fiction
Subject Endowed public schools (Great Britain) -- Fiction
Subject Grail -- Fiction
Subject Visions -- Fiction
Subject Sanctification -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 35637
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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