Gloria Mundi by Harold Frederic
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| Author | Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898 |
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| Title | Gloria Mundi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Gloria Mundi" by Harold Frederic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the chance encounter of two main characters—an English-speaking young woman traveling in France and a young man who is excited yet anxious about his journey to England. Their meeting unfolds amidst misunderstandings and cultural differences, presenting a compelling exploration of identity, social class, and personal aspirations. At the start of the novel, we see the tension that arises when a young woman traveling alone in a reserved train compartment must confront a young man who inadvertently invades her space due to a ticketing mishap. As both characters navigate their initial misunderstandings, they engage in a hesitant but revealing conversation that highlights their unique backgrounds and feelings about their journeys. The young man, who is on the brink of a significant change in his life associated with an inheritance, finds himself inexplicably drawn to the young woman, who presents a blend of self-assurance and intellectual depth. Their interaction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their identities and what each seeks in the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Nobility -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54988 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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