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Title: Christie Johnstone: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by James Rusk, and David Widger
Summary: "Christie Johnstone: A Novel" by Charles Reade is a fiction novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces us to Lord Ipsden, a wealthy and discontented young nobleman who finds himself adrift in a life devoid of purpose until he becomes infatuated with Lady Barbara Sinclair, a character filled with warmth and enthusiasm. Their budding relationship and her ultimate rejection of him set the stage for Lord Ipsden’s quest for meaning and fulfillment, highlighting themes of love, idleness, and the search for personal significance. The opening of the novel presents Lord Ipsden grappling with his ennui despite his privileged position, leading him to seek distinction and purpose in his life. His life changes when he meets Lady Barbara, whose spirited nature captivates him, but her refusal of his proposal leaves him in despair. As he meanders through various distractions and seeks the advice of his eccentric doctor, Dr. Aberford, the story sets up a deeper exploration of social class and the human experience, leading to his interactions with the lower classes, specifically with the vibrant fishwife Christie Johnstone, who personifies a contrast to the ennui that Ipsden feels. This interplay of characters suggests a narrative rich in relational dynamics, social critique, and an exploration of what it means to truly live. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reade, Charles, 1814-1884
EBook No.: 3671
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fishers -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Christie Johnstone: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by James Rusk, and David Widger
Summary: "Christie Johnstone: A Novel" by Charles Reade is a fiction novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces us to Lord Ipsden, a wealthy and discontented young nobleman who finds himself adrift in a life devoid of purpose until he becomes infatuated with Lady Barbara Sinclair, a character filled with warmth and enthusiasm. Their budding relationship and her ultimate rejection of him set the stage for Lord Ipsden’s quest for meaning and fulfillment, highlighting themes of love, idleness, and the search for personal significance. The opening of the novel presents Lord Ipsden grappling with his ennui despite his privileged position, leading him to seek distinction and purpose in his life. His life changes when he meets Lady Barbara, whose spirited nature captivates him, but her refusal of his proposal leaves him in despair. As he meanders through various distractions and seeks the advice of his eccentric doctor, Dr. Aberford, the story sets up a deeper exploration of social class and the human experience, leading to his interactions with the lower classes, specifically with the vibrant fishwife Christie Johnstone, who personifies a contrast to the ennui that Ipsden feels. This interplay of characters suggests a narrative rich in relational dynamics, social critique, and an exploration of what it means to truly live. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reade, Charles, 1814-1884
EBook No.: 3671
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Fishers -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.