| Author |
Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
| Title |
Evan Harrington — Volume 2
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Harrington
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Evan Harrington — Volume 2" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book highlights the complexities of social class and personal identity, following the main character, Evan Harrington, as he navigates the challenges posed by his family's history and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Aurora tavern, where an eccentric old gentleman makes his return after a month's absence, creating a stir among the regular patrons. As the story unfolds, we learn about the connections and relationships between various characters, such as the landlady and her affection for the old gentleman, while Evan's compatriots discuss his aspirations and societal standing. The scene captures the essence of human curiosity and camaraderie within a social setting, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character dynamics and the trials of Evan as he reconciles his identity with his old life in trade. (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 |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Tailors -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4428 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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