| Author |
Murray, David Christie, 1847-1907 |
| Title |
An Old Meerschaum
From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"An Old Meerschaum" by David Christie Murray is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story captivates readers through its depiction of love, jealousy, and the unforeseen consequences of seemingly innocuous encounters amidst the vibrant backdrop of European society. The book intricately weaves together themes of romance and tragedy, centering on the lives of its characters as they navigate their relationships and the tensions that arise from passion and rivalry. The narrative follows William Holmes Barndale and James Leland as they journey from Trieste to Constantinople, blossoming romance with Lilian Leland, James' sister, juxtaposed against the sinister undercurrents represented by Demetri Agryopoulo—a Greek attached to the Persian Embassy. The story escalates when jealousy leads Agryopoulo to attack Leland out of misguided rage, resulting in dire consequences. As Lilian navigates the confusion surrounding her brother's attack and the threat posed by the vengeful Greek, the plot explores the intersection of love, fate, and duty. Ultimately, the tension builds towards a dramatic conclusion, revealing the true cost of jealousy and the fragility of human connections. (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. |
22206 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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