Heritage by V. Sackville-West
"Heritage" by V. Sackville-West is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds through the reflections of a character named Malory as he recalls his time spent in a small Italian village and his relationship with a companion named Malory, who shares poignant stories from his life, particularly his connection to a man named Oliver Pennistan and the complexities of love, heritage, and identity. The opening of "Heritage" introduces
readers to the rustic beauty and intimacy of a village in the Apennines where Malory and his companion are studying Italian. As Malory reflects on his time there, he recounts a deeper story told by Malory, focusing on the themes of love and personal struggle. The narrative hints at the presence of a captivating woman, Ruth, whose interactions with her cousin Rawdon Westmacott form a pivotal part of the narrative, setting the stage for explorations of emotional intricacies, family dynamics, and the intertwining of their heritages. The opening portion establishes a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth, inviting readers into a world shaped by personal histories and social contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962 |
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| Title | Heritage |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58953 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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