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Title: The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Ireland, it centers around the eccentric life of a bishop and his opulent estate, now in disrepair, which has recently been purchased by a wealthy banker from London looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The book delves into themes of social ambition, local gossip, and the peculiar relationships among the characters drawn to the dilapidated grandeur of Bishop's Folly. The opening portion introduces the reader to the unique history of the bishop's estate, now a shadow of its former self, and piques curiosity about the incoming Bramleigh family, who are set to inhabit Castello, the name given to the estate. The local residents speculate about the reasons behind the Bramleighs' move to such an isolated area, raising questions of social status and personal motivations. Additionally, with Lady Augusta's letter providing insight into the family dynamics, the stage is set for conflicts and aspirations, hinting at the novel's exploration of ambition and class distinctions in society. The blend of humor, social critique, and character-driven storytelling invites readers to immerse themselves in Lever's keen observations of human behavior and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951
Illustrator: Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933
EBook No.: 32561
Published: May 27, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Ireland, it centers around the eccentric life of a bishop and his opulent estate, now in disrepair, which has recently been purchased by a wealthy banker from London looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The book delves into themes of social ambition, local gossip, and the peculiar relationships among the characters drawn to the dilapidated grandeur of Bishop's Folly. The opening portion introduces the reader to the unique history of the bishop's estate, now a shadow of its former self, and piques curiosity about the incoming Bramleigh family, who are set to inhabit Castello, the name given to the estate. The local residents speculate about the reasons behind the Bramleighs' move to such an isolated area, raising questions of social status and personal motivations. Additionally, with Lady Augusta's letter providing insight into the family dynamics, the stage is set for conflicts and aspirations, hinting at the novel's exploration of ambition and class distinctions in society. The blend of humor, social critique, and character-driven storytelling invites readers to immerse themselves in Lever's keen observations of human behavior and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951
Illustrator: Wheeler, Edward J., 1848?-1933
EBook No.: 32561
Published: May 27, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.