The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 5 by George Meredith
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 5" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. This installment follows the tumultuous life of Harry Richmond as he navigates issues of love, honor, and societal expectations, particularly revolving around his relationship with Princess Ottilia, against the backdrop of complex family dynamics and personal turmoil. The opening of this volume presents a pivotal moment as Harry recovers from a duel
that has left him physically and emotionally scarred. He yearns for connection with his father and is distracted by the presence of a young nurse, Lieschen, who brings a breath of fresh air into his convalescence. Harry's thoughts shift between his feelings for Princess Ottilia and his insecurities about their differences in social status. As he grapples with doubts about his own worthiness and societal expectations, he is also drawn into a web of misunderstandings—highlighted by the dramatic arrival of Ottilia, who defies the constraints of her royal rank in her pursuit of love. The chapter sets the stage for exploring themes of pride, vulnerability, and the challenges faced by those entangled in the expectations of nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
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| Title | The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 5 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Harry_Richmond |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4448 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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