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Title: Lucile

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger

Summary: "Lucile" by Owen Meredith is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional landscape of the main characters, particularly Lord Alfred Vargrave and the woman he once loved, Lucile de Nevers. As we delve into the tale, themes of love, regret, and the passage of time become apparent, with a backdrop that spans both the beauty of nature and the societal norms of the era. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to the world of Alfred Vargrave, who receives a letter from Lucile, prompting him to revisit a past that is fraught with unfulfilled emotions. Amidst discussions with his irreverent cousin John, Alfred's tumultuous feelings towards Lucile and his impending marriage to another woman, Miss Darcy, come to the fore. Through graceful verse, we witness Alfred's inner turmoil as he grapples with the decision to return to Lucile - an act that symbolizes both a longing for the past and a confrontation with unresolved feelings. The narrative intricately sets the stage for a collision of old affections and new commitments, laying a strong emotional foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, Earl of, 1831-1891

EBook No.: 1852

Published: Aug 1, 1999

Downloads: 133

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Lucile

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger

Summary: "Lucile" by Owen Meredith is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional landscape of the main characters, particularly Lord Alfred Vargrave and the woman he once loved, Lucile de Nevers. As we delve into the tale, themes of love, regret, and the passage of time become apparent, with a backdrop that spans both the beauty of nature and the societal norms of the era. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to the world of Alfred Vargrave, who receives a letter from Lucile, prompting him to revisit a past that is fraught with unfulfilled emotions. Amidst discussions with his irreverent cousin John, Alfred's tumultuous feelings towards Lucile and his impending marriage to another woman, Miss Darcy, come to the fore. Through graceful verse, we witness Alfred's inner turmoil as he grapples with the decision to return to Lucile - an act that symbolizes both a longing for the past and a confrontation with unresolved feelings. The narrative intricately sets the stage for a collision of old affections and new commitments, laying a strong emotional foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, Earl of, 1831-1891

EBook No.: 1852

Published: Aug 1, 1999

Downloads: 133

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.