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Title: Wayfaring Men: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Wayfaring Men: A Novel" by Edna Lyall is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The book begins with the story of young Ralph Denmead, whose father’s death leaves him orphaned and facing a grim future, as he is taken in by his guardian, Sir Matthew Mactavish. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships, as Ralph navigates his new life filled with uncertainty. At the start of the novel, we meet Lady Tresidder and Sir John discussing Ralph's unfortunate predicament amid the beauty of a spring day. Ralph is described as a small, cheerful boy of thirteen, grappling with the emotional weight of his father's death. As he interacts with Lady Tresidder’s daughter Mabel and prepares for the arrival of his guardian, we sense the warmth of their friendship. Yet, as Ralph transitions to the sterile environment of his new guardian’s home, he begins to realize the coldness of the world around him, culminating in a troubling confrontation with Sir Matthew, who offers Ralph a place in the church as a substitute for his lost future. The opening lays a foundation for a rich exploration of Ralph's journey as he seeks to understand his place in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lyall, Edna, 1857-1903
EBook No.: 54100
Published: Feb 3, 2017
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Actors -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wayfaring Men: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Wayfaring Men: A Novel" by Edna Lyall is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The book begins with the story of young Ralph Denmead, whose father’s death leaves him orphaned and facing a grim future, as he is taken in by his guardian, Sir Matthew Mactavish. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships, as Ralph navigates his new life filled with uncertainty. At the start of the novel, we meet Lady Tresidder and Sir John discussing Ralph's unfortunate predicament amid the beauty of a spring day. Ralph is described as a small, cheerful boy of thirteen, grappling with the emotional weight of his father's death. As he interacts with Lady Tresidder’s daughter Mabel and prepares for the arrival of his guardian, we sense the warmth of their friendship. Yet, as Ralph transitions to the sterile environment of his new guardian’s home, he begins to realize the coldness of the world around him, culminating in a troubling confrontation with Sir Matthew, who offers Ralph a place in the church as a substitute for his lost future. The opening lays a foundation for a rich exploration of Ralph's journey as he seeks to understand his place in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lyall, Edna, 1857-1903
EBook No.: 54100
Published: Feb 3, 2017
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Actors -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.