| Author |
MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
| Title |
St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3" by George MacDonald is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the English Civil War and follows the experiences and struggles of its main character, Richard Heywood, as he navigates issues of loyalty, honor, and the trials of war. The opening of the volume introduces Richard in a precarious situation after suffering a grave injury. He is transported to the cottage of Mistress Rees, who assists him in his recovery. As Richard succumbs to delirium, he is haunted by visions and memories related to his beloved, Dorothy. The narrative captures his journey from weakness to determination as he resolves to reconnect with his father and join the fight in Gloucester. The themes of love, sacrifice, and the chaos of war begin to unfold, setting the stage for Richard's ongoing challenges and encounters in the context of a fractured England. (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 |
Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5752 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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