The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) by Samuel Richardson
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| Author | Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761 |
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| Title | The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Julie C. Sparks |
| Summary | "The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7)" by Samuel Richardson is a fictional novel written during the 18th century. This work revolves around the character of Sir Charles Grandison, an ideal gentleman whose actions and interactions with others reveal various themes such as honor, duty, and the complexities of love, particularly as they pertain to societal expectations and personal integrity. The opening of this volume introduces a series of letters that convey the evolving relationships among the characters, particularly focusing on Miss Byron and Sir Charles Grandison. Miss Byron writes to a friend, Miss Selby, sharing the distressing circumstances of Sir Charles as he bids farewell to the Porretta family in Bologna. Through his interactions, the complexity of Sir Charles's character is highlighted, contrasting his nobility with the turmoil experienced by Lady Clementina and Jeronymo. The letters exhibit emotional exchanges, reveal Sir Charles's compassionate approach in difficult situations, and foreshadow the challenges that lie ahead for both him and the affected members of the Porretta family. The narrative is steeped in sentimentality and moral reflection, characteristic of Richardson's writing style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13884 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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