Celt and Saxon — Complete by George Meredith
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Author | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
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Title | Celt and Saxon — Complete |
Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Produced by David Widger |
Summary | "Celt and Saxon — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Patrick O'Donnell, a young Irish gentleman who travels to North Wales to visit Mr. Adister, a notable landowner, with the hope of obtaining the address of Miss Adiante Adister, his brother's lost love. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, cultural identity, and the contrasting worlds of the Celtic and Saxon heritages, all while delving deep into the psyche of its characters, especially Patrick. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Patrick O'Donnell as he contemplates his journey and wrestles with his feelings about his family’s past and the Adister family. The opening chapters detail his reflections as he travels through an evocative Welsh landscape, triggering memories and thoughts about love and betrayal, particularly regarding Adiante and his brother Philip's unrequited love for her. Upon reaching the estate of Earlsfont, Patrick engages in conversation with Mr. Adister, which reveals underlying tensions around family dynamics and cultural prejudices. The opening sets the stage for a complex interplay of emotions and thoughts that Patrick and other characters will navigate as they confront their personal histories and desires. (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. | 4491 |
Release Date | Nov 5, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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