| Author |
Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872 |
| Illustrator |
Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mary Munarin and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6" by Charles James Lever is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Harry Lorrequer, a charming and roguish character, as he navigates through various escapades while on the run in Europe. The volume hints at themes of escapism, romantic exploits, and the complexities of identity as the protagonist slips between different social encounters. At the start of this volume, the narrative finds Harry Lorrequer preparing for his escape from Paris, aided by his companion, Trevanion. As Lorrequer embarks on a journey via a diligence, he faces an assortment of colorful characters, including a talkative German man and a stern Englishman, all while worrying about the possibility of being pursued. The opening passages blend humor with a keen observation of societal quirks as Lorrequer's thoughts drift from escape plans to the sacrifices made in the name of love and adventure, setting the stage for his ensuing encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5239 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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