The Mark of Cain by Andrew Lang
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"The Mark of Cain" by Andrew Lang is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins at a dinner party in a London club where the host, Maitland, feels isolated amid his guests and reflects on his life choices. The story delves into themes of social responsibility, the complexities of human relationships, and an undercurrent of mystery regarding the character of Cranley, who is revealed to have a questionable
past. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Maitland, who runs a working-class tavern called the "Hit or Miss" while grappling with his feelings of disconnection from those around him. The dinner party he hosts introduces characters with varied backgrounds, including Barton and Cranley, with conversations hinting at hidden pasts and moral dilemmas. The chapter ends with a dramatic turn as it becomes known that a former acquaintance of Maitland, Dicky Shields, has been found dead in a snowcart, setting the stage for further intrigue as the narrative unfolds. The tensions surrounding class, social expectations, and personal involvement in societal issues begin to emerge, suggesting a deeper exploration of character motivations and consequences of actions yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mark of Cain |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21821 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4598 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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