Beatrice by H. Rider Haggard
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About this eBook
| Author | Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
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| Title | Beatrice |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_(novel) |
| Credits | John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger |
| Summary | "Beatrice" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and identity through the life of Beatrice Granger, a complex and striking young woman, as she navigates her feelings of solitude and the impact of her past. The opening of the novel introduces Beatrice on her twenty-second birthday as she reflects on her life by the sea, recalling the death of her mother seven years prior. This moment of introspection is abruptly interrupted by her encounter with Geoffrey Bingham, a barrister who is engaged in a curlew shooting expedition nearby. Their initial meeting occurs amidst a rising mist, hinting at the uncertainties both face. The chapters unfold with Beatrice's poignant thoughts on loss, leading to a shared adventure between her and Geoffrey as they find themselves in perilous waters together, setting the stage for their intertwined fates. The narrative hints at deeper explorations of societal expectations, personal aspirations, and the risks of vulnerability in relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3096 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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