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Title: The Snare
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Snare" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins in an atmospheric setting where Lieutenant Butler, a flawed but honourable officer in the British army, becomes embroiled in a disastrous incident at the convent at Tavora in Portugal during the Peninsular War. The narrative explores themes of misunderstanding, military life, and the complexities of duty and honour, particularly through Butler's experiences and the ensuing consequences of his actions. At the start of the book, Lieutenant Butler is introduced during a foraging expedition, where his carefree and reckless nature is evident, leading to his critical decision to indulge in wine at the home of a hospitable steward instead of fulfilling his military obligations. This indulgence results in a drunken escapade that tempts him into a foolish raid on a convent, fueled by his misguided beliefs about the monks' hoarded wine. However, the raid inadvertently sparks a violent reaction from the local populace, leading to chaos and severe repercussions that threaten both Butler’s life and the reputation of the British forces in Portugal. As the opening unfolds, both the character dynamics and unfolding conflicts hint at the broader political landscape of the war, setting the stage for deeper explorations of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition amidst warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 2687
Published: Jun 1, 2001
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Portugal -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Snare
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Snare" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins in an atmospheric setting where Lieutenant Butler, a flawed but honourable officer in the British army, becomes embroiled in a disastrous incident at the convent at Tavora in Portugal during the Peninsular War. The narrative explores themes of misunderstanding, military life, and the complexities of duty and honour, particularly through Butler's experiences and the ensuing consequences of his actions. At the start of the book, Lieutenant Butler is introduced during a foraging expedition, where his carefree and reckless nature is evident, leading to his critical decision to indulge in wine at the home of a hospitable steward instead of fulfilling his military obligations. This indulgence results in a drunken escapade that tempts him into a foolish raid on a convent, fueled by his misguided beliefs about the monks' hoarded wine. However, the raid inadvertently sparks a violent reaction from the local populace, leading to chaos and severe repercussions that threaten both Butler’s life and the reputation of the British forces in Portugal. As the opening unfolds, both the character dynamics and unfolding conflicts hint at the broader political landscape of the war, setting the stage for deeper explorations of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition amidst warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 2687
Published: Jun 1, 2001
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Portugal -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.