This edition had all images removed.
Title: A Hero of Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "A Hero of Romance" by Richard Marsh is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of boys at Mecklemburg House Collegiate School, particularly a young lad named Bertie Bailey, who grapples with authority and the educational shortcomings of a dilapidated institution. Through Bertie's interactions with his punishing teacher, Mr. Till, and his subsequent adventures, the narrative promises a blend of youthful rebellion and the search for excitement outside the constraints of a conventional education. The opening of the novel sets a dreary tone, depicting a dismal atmosphere within the school as Bertie faces punishment for insolence. The gloomy weather mirrors Bertie's mood as he sits at his desk, marked for punishment, reflecting his disdain for authority and academic obligations. The text introduces a cast of characters, including the ineffectual Mr. Till and Bertie's peers, who share a bond of mischief and rebellion against the school's repressive environment. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that Bertie's defiance is not merely a personal struggle, but a commentary on the educational systems of the time, hinting at a desire for a more adventurous and fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915
Illustrator: Copping, Harold, 1863-1932
EBook No.: 38160
Published: Nov 28, 2011
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Runaway children -- Fiction
Subject: Schoolboys -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Hero of Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "A Hero of Romance" by Richard Marsh is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of boys at Mecklemburg House Collegiate School, particularly a young lad named Bertie Bailey, who grapples with authority and the educational shortcomings of a dilapidated institution. Through Bertie's interactions with his punishing teacher, Mr. Till, and his subsequent adventures, the narrative promises a blend of youthful rebellion and the search for excitement outside the constraints of a conventional education. The opening of the novel sets a dreary tone, depicting a dismal atmosphere within the school as Bertie faces punishment for insolence. The gloomy weather mirrors Bertie's mood as he sits at his desk, marked for punishment, reflecting his disdain for authority and academic obligations. The text introduces a cast of characters, including the ineffectual Mr. Till and Bertie's peers, who share a bond of mischief and rebellion against the school's repressive environment. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that Bertie's defiance is not merely a personal struggle, but a commentary on the educational systems of the time, hinting at a desire for a more adventurous and fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915
Illustrator: Copping, Harold, 1863-1932
EBook No.: 38160
Published: Nov 28, 2011
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Runaway children -- Fiction
Subject: Schoolboys -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.