The Passionate Friends by H. G. Wells
"The Passionate Friends" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Mr. Stratton, a reflective man in middle age, who contemplates his life experiences and relationships, particularly with his father and the paramount influence of a significant female figure in his life, Lady Mary Christian. It explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for understanding across generations, emphasizing the complexities of human
connections. The opening of the book establishes Mr. Stratton's intent to document his thoughts and personal narrative as a means of sharing life lessons with his son. He reflects on his relationship with his father, highlighting the bittersweet emotions surrounding their estrangement during the elder man's frailty and ultimate death. In the aftermath, Mr. Stratton grapples with his reflections on past relationships and pivotal moments, most notably his passionate yet complicated love for Lady Mary, which he hints will be a central focus of the narrative. Through this introspective lens, readers are drawn into a story that promises to delve into the depths of personal desire and the impact of past decisions on present lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
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| Title | The Passionate Friends |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Passionate_Friends:_A_Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Carl Hudkins, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30340 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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