The Poor Gentleman by Hendrik Conscience

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Author Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883
Title The Poor Gentleman
Credits E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Poor Gentleman" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This work centers around Monsieur De Vlierbeck, a seemingly respectable gentleman, who conceals a profound suffering related to his financial struggles and his love for his daughter, Lenora. The narrative paints a vivid picture of societal class dynamics, personal sacrifice, and the burdens of poverty intertwined with the aspirations of love and familial duty. The opening of the story introduces us to De Vlierbeck as he travels in an old calèche, conveying both his social stature and his hidden financial despair. We witness his interactions filled with forced cordiality, especially with those who show respect towards him, signaling his social ties and the difficult facade he maintains. As he visits a notary, his desperate plea for financial assistance unfolds, revealing the extent of his deteriorating situation, which he endures for the sake of his daughter. The chapter adeptly sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the themes of sacrifice, societal expectations, and the lengths a father will go to protect his child's happiness amidst looming disgrace. Through this introduction, readers get an immediate sense of the character's struggles and the emotional depth that will characterize the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Women -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 13576
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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