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Title: Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Quaritch,_VC
Credits: John Bickers and Dagny
Summary: "Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of memory, social status, and the complexities of rural life in England. The story follows Colonel Harold Quaritch, a recently retired soldier, who grapples with his past and present while taking up residence in Honham Cottage, a property inherited from his late aunt. As he begins his new life, he reflects deeply on a woman he encountered years ago, Ida de la Molle, and begins to navigate the dynamics of local society and the legacy of the de la Molle family. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Quaritch as he contemplates his surroundings and his life choices. We learn that he has returned from military service, carrying memories of past battles and a haunting connection to Ida, the daughter of the local squire. Upon his arrival, he meets the squire, who invites him to dinner, setting into motion their budding acquaintance. As Quaritch reflects on his own solitude and the socioeconomic struggles of the landownership class, he becomes aware of the challenges facing the de la Molle family, particularly related to their dwindling fortunes and the prospect of losing their ancestral home. The intertwining narratives of Quaritch’s personal development and the local family's plight promise a rich exploration of love, loss, and the burden of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 11882
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: Pastoral fiction
Subject: Country life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Quaritch,_VC
Credits: John Bickers and Dagny
Summary: "Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of memory, social status, and the complexities of rural life in England. The story follows Colonel Harold Quaritch, a recently retired soldier, who grapples with his past and present while taking up residence in Honham Cottage, a property inherited from his late aunt. As he begins his new life, he reflects deeply on a woman he encountered years ago, Ida de la Molle, and begins to navigate the dynamics of local society and the legacy of the de la Molle family. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Quaritch as he contemplates his surroundings and his life choices. We learn that he has returned from military service, carrying memories of past battles and a haunting connection to Ida, the daughter of the local squire. Upon his arrival, he meets the squire, who invites him to dinner, setting into motion their budding acquaintance. As Quaritch reflects on his own solitude and the socioeconomic struggles of the landownership class, he becomes aware of the challenges facing the de la Molle family, particularly related to their dwindling fortunes and the prospect of losing their ancestral home. The intertwining narratives of Quaritch’s personal development and the local family's plight promise a rich exploration of love, loss, and the burden of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 11882
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: Pastoral fiction
Subject: Country life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.