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Title: Ravenshoe
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "Ravenshoe" by Henry Kingsley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story weaves together the complex history of the Ravenshoe family, filled with intrigue, ambition, and the consequences of past actions. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to Densil Ravenshoe and his descendants, particularly Charles, highlighting their struggles with family legacy, loyalty, and personal identity. At the start of the book, the author outlines the tumultuous history of the Ravenshoes, a family with a legacy marked by their political affiliations and personal scandals, including their notable involvement in key historical events. Characters like Densil and his wife confront the age-old conflicts of faith and duty that streak through their family history. As Densil navigates his relationships, particularly with the priest Father Mackworth, readers are introduced to a cast that promises to challenge and amplify the family's dynamics amidst personal and political trials. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of character and conflict within the backdrop of historical England, engaging readers with both humor and poignancy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Henry, 1830-1876
Illustrator: Woodville, Richard Caton, 1856-1927
EBook No.: 41636
Published: Dec 16, 2012
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Catholics -- Fiction
Subject: Mistaken identity -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ravenshoe
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "Ravenshoe" by Henry Kingsley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story weaves together the complex history of the Ravenshoe family, filled with intrigue, ambition, and the consequences of past actions. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to Densil Ravenshoe and his descendants, particularly Charles, highlighting their struggles with family legacy, loyalty, and personal identity. At the start of the book, the author outlines the tumultuous history of the Ravenshoes, a family with a legacy marked by their political affiliations and personal scandals, including their notable involvement in key historical events. Characters like Densil and his wife confront the age-old conflicts of faith and duty that streak through their family history. As Densil navigates his relationships, particularly with the priest Father Mackworth, readers are introduced to a cast that promises to challenge and amplify the family's dynamics amidst personal and political trials. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of character and conflict within the backdrop of historical England, engaging readers with both humor and poignancy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Henry, 1830-1876
Illustrator: Woodville, Richard Caton, 1856-1927
EBook No.: 41636
Published: Dec 16, 2012
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Catholics -- Fiction
Subject: Mistaken identity -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.