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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: 126

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.

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2024-11-05T12:38:47Z A Hero of Romance

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: 126

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.

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