The Relics of General Chasse: A Tale of Antwerp by Anthony Trollope
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| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
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| Title | The Relics of General Chasse: A Tale of Antwerp |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Relics of General Chassé: A Tale of Antwerp" by Anthony Trollope is a novella that falls within the genre of historical fiction, written during the mid-19th century, a time characterized by the Victorian era's social and literary developments. The story focuses on the aftermath of a significant historical event: the siege of Antwerp where General Chassé, a key figure in the Dutch defense, is celebrated despite his defeat. The narrative centers on the experiences of the Rev. Augustus Horne, an English cleric, and his comical misadventure that unfolds in the aftermath of the siege, exploring themes of honor, societal norms, and the folly of human ambition. The plot follows Mr. Horne and his friend as they navigate the remnants of the siege in Antwerp, where Mr. Horne, in a light-hearted, albeit embarrassing situation, attempts to don General Chassé's discarded military garments for a bit of fun. However, his humorous plan is dramatically interrupted when a group of women, led by the fierce Miss Grogram, stumble upon Mr. Horne in his predicament, leading to the cutting up of the garments into "relics" that they eagerly take for themselves. The story returns to Mr. Horne's tumultuous encounter with his torn attire and the social ridicule that follows, ultimately turning into a lively commentary on the absurd lengths people will go to claim a piece of history. The tale culminates in an ironic twist on human vanity and a lesson about the relative value of relics as the protagonist seeks closure and vindication through his friend’s amusing reflections on their misadventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Belgium -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3711 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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