Beauchamp's Career — Complete by George Meredith
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About this eBook
Author | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
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Title | Beauchamp's Career — Complete |
Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | David Widger |
Summary | "Beauchamp's Career — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story navigates the life and struggles of its protagonist, Nevil Beauchamp, a young man driven by a passionate love for his country, grappling with themes of honor, patriotism, and the trials of England at a time of military and social challenges. Throughout the narrative, Beauchamp stands as a symbol of youthful idealism as he attempts to navigate the complexities of personal integrity and national pride amid political unrest. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a politically charged atmosphere in England, highlighting the national panic over potential invasion by foreign forces, spurred by military tensions. Nevil Beauchamp is portrayed as an earnest and somewhat naïve young man, deeply concerned about his country's honor, which drives him to challenge foreign insults and engage politically despite his youth. Through his conversations with various characters, including his uncle Everard and Mrs. Rosamund, we witness his idealism and desire for action against perceived cowardice in society. The text sets the stage for Nevil's development as a character and his ensuing conflicts, both personal and patriotic, establishing the tone and direction of the narrative to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 4460 |
Release Date | Nov 4, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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