The Lake by George Moore

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Author Moore, George, 1852-1933
Title The Lake
Note Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Project by Jon Ingram
Summary "The Lake" by George Moore is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is centered on Father Oliver Gogarty, a priest reflecting on his life, vocation, and connection to the landscape surrounding a lake in Ireland. Through his walk along the shore, he grapples with memories of family, lost love, and his responsibilities as a servant of the Church, entwined with the picturesque yet melancholic scenery of his home. At the start of the novel, we find Father Oliver navigating a beautiful yet introspective day at the lake, seeking solace and escape from his parish duties. His thoughts drift to memories of his childhood, particularly concerning his sister, Eliza, and the choices that have shaped his path. As he wanders, he considers his growing discontent with monotony and hints at a desire for adventure. He recalls the presence of Nora Glynn, a former schoolmistress, and the impact of her absence on his life, which reveals deeper themes of loss, regret, and the burdens of expectation he carries as a priest. Father Oliver's reflections set the stage for a rich exploration of emotion and the search for meaning in both personal and spiritual domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ireland -- Fiction
Subject Unmarried mothers -- Fiction
Subject Spiritual life -- Fiction
Subject Priests -- Ireland -- Fiction
Subject Catholic Church -- Ireland -- Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Nature -- Psychological aspects -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11304
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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