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Title: The Island of Fantasy: A Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Island of Fantasy: A Romance" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Maurice Roylands, a wealthy yet melancholic young man struggling with feelings of ennui and a sense of purposelessness in life. The narrative explores themes of despair, artistic ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, setting the stage for Maurice’s journey toward potential redemption. The opening of the book introduces us to Maurice Roylands, who is engrossed in his melancholic thoughts during a dinner with his friend, the rector, and eventually leads to deeper discussions about the nature of happiness and love. As the evening progresses, we learn of Maurice’s artistic aspirations and disillusionment with life as he grapples with his inability to enjoy the many comforts he possesses. The arrival of his aunt and cousin sets the stage for romantic entanglements, particularly revolving around Eunice, while the rector, concerned for Maurice’s well-being, suggests that love might be the cure for his existential malaise. The introduction of Crispin, a poet, hints at the intertwined relationships that are pivotal to the story, as Maurice begins to reflect on the importance of love and companionship in overcoming his struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56177
Published: Dec 13, 2017
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Greece -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Island of Fantasy: A Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Island of Fantasy: A Romance" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Maurice Roylands, a wealthy yet melancholic young man struggling with feelings of ennui and a sense of purposelessness in life. The narrative explores themes of despair, artistic ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, setting the stage for Maurice’s journey toward potential redemption. The opening of the book introduces us to Maurice Roylands, who is engrossed in his melancholic thoughts during a dinner with his friend, the rector, and eventually leads to deeper discussions about the nature of happiness and love. As the evening progresses, we learn of Maurice’s artistic aspirations and disillusionment with life as he grapples with his inability to enjoy the many comforts he possesses. The arrival of his aunt and cousin sets the stage for romantic entanglements, particularly revolving around Eunice, while the rector, concerned for Maurice’s well-being, suggests that love might be the cure for his existential malaise. The introduction of Crispin, a poet, hints at the intertwined relationships that are pivotal to the story, as Maurice begins to reflect on the importance of love and companionship in overcoming his struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 56177
Published: Dec 13, 2017
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Greece -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.