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Title: The Cloister and the Hearth

Alternate Title: Subtitle: or, Maid, wife and widow: a matter-of-fact romance
Subtitle: a tale of the middle ages

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #38895

Note: A small portion of this tale appeared in Once a Week, July-September, 1859, under the title of "A Good Fight."

Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Neil McLachlan and David Widger

Summary: "The Cloister and the Hearth" by Charles Reade is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around the lives of ordinary yet valiant individuals, particularly focusing on the characters Elias, a cloth merchant, and his son Gerard, whose artistic aspirations and familial responsibilities lead them on a poignant journey through love, ambition, and societal challenges. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Elias and Catherine, a couple living in Tergou, who are anxiously trying to provide for their numerous children while facing the realities of their modest means. The opening chapters detail the family's struggles and the weight of their responsibilities, particularly as their eldest son, Richart, expresses a desire to leave home for a merchant's life, a decision that deeply affects his family. The story further introduces Gerard, the youngest son, who is drawn to art and determined to pursue his talent as an illuminator, resulting in a mix of familial loyalty and the pursuit of personal dreams. As the plot unfolds, themes of love, ambition, and the hardships of common life during the Renaissance begin to surface, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Reade, Charles, 1814-1884

EBook No.: 1366

Published: Feb 15, 2006

Downloads: 417

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction

Subject: Love stories

Subject: Netherlands -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Cloister and the Hearth

Alternate Title: Subtitle: or, Maid, wife and widow: a matter-of-fact romance
Subtitle: a tale of the middle ages

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #38895

Note: A small portion of this tale appeared in Once a Week, July-September, 1859, under the title of "A Good Fight."

Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Neil McLachlan and David Widger

Summary: "The Cloister and the Hearth" by Charles Reade is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around the lives of ordinary yet valiant individuals, particularly focusing on the characters Elias, a cloth merchant, and his son Gerard, whose artistic aspirations and familial responsibilities lead them on a poignant journey through love, ambition, and societal challenges. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Elias and Catherine, a couple living in Tergou, who are anxiously trying to provide for their numerous children while facing the realities of their modest means. The opening chapters detail the family's struggles and the weight of their responsibilities, particularly as their eldest son, Richart, expresses a desire to leave home for a merchant's life, a decision that deeply affects his family. The story further introduces Gerard, the youngest son, who is drawn to art and determined to pursue his talent as an illuminator, resulting in a mix of familial loyalty and the pursuit of personal dreams. As the plot unfolds, themes of love, ambition, and the hardships of common life during the Renaissance begin to surface, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Reade, Charles, 1814-1884

EBook No.: 1366

Published: Feb 15, 2006

Downloads: 417

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction

Subject: Love stories

Subject: Netherlands -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.