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Title: Basil

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Rusk

Summary: "Basil" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically reflecting the complexities of human relationships within a societal framework. The story appears to delve into themes of love, social class, and the consequences of personal choices, primarily through the protagonist's journey and the choices he must face regarding love and identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, who is taking a momentous step in writing his life story. He reflects on past familial ties and his experiences with society, hinting at a personal error that carries significant consequences. He describes his social background, including the pride of his lineage and the relationships with his father and siblings, setting the stage for deep internal conflict. As he begins to narrate his year-long journey, he encounters a captivating young woman, Margaret Sherwin, which ignites feelings of love and desire that challenge his sense of duty towards family and societal expectations. This opening portion establishes not only the character dynamics but also the weight of societal pressures and personal morality that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889

EBook No.: 4605

Published: Nov 1, 2003

Downloads: 182

Language: English

Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction

Subject: Young men -- Psychology -- Fiction

Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T12:30:11Z Basil

This edition has images.

Title: Basil

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Rusk

Summary: "Basil" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically reflecting the complexities of human relationships within a societal framework. The story appears to delve into themes of love, social class, and the consequences of personal choices, primarily through the protagonist's journey and the choices he must face regarding love and identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, who is taking a momentous step in writing his life story. He reflects on past familial ties and his experiences with society, hinting at a personal error that carries significant consequences. He describes his social background, including the pride of his lineage and the relationships with his father and siblings, setting the stage for deep internal conflict. As he begins to narrate his year-long journey, he encounters a captivating young woman, Margaret Sherwin, which ignites feelings of love and desire that challenge his sense of duty towards family and societal expectations. This opening portion establishes not only the character dynamics but also the weight of societal pressures and personal morality that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889

EBook No.: 4605

Published: Nov 1, 2003

Downloads: 182

Language: English

Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction

Subject: Young men -- Psychology -- Fiction

Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:4605:3 2003-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Collins, Wilkie en 1