| Author |
Reade, Charles, 1814-1884 |
| Illustrator |
Paul, Evelyn, 1883-1963 |
| Title |
The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloister_and_the_Hearth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages" by Charles Reade is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the late 15th century and follows a young man named Gerard Eliassoen, who aspires to become a priest and finds himself navigating the complexities of love and family life against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambition. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Gerard’s family, particularly his parents, Elias and Catherine, who are deeply concerned about the future and well-being of their nine children. As Gerard sets off on a journey to Rotterdam for an important competition, he meets a young woman named Margaret and experiences a budding romance that both excites and complicates his aspirations. The opening chapters highlight themes of familial duty, the struggle for individual success, and the interplay between love and societal expectations, setting the stage for Gerard's adventures as he grapples with his desires and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Middle Ages -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38895 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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