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Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider)
1856
1925
Haggard, Rider
Haggard, Henry Rider
Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three Destinies
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
"Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three Destinies" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around the challenges faced by Morris Monk, an ambitious inventor, and his complex relationship with his cousin Mary Porson. As Morris struggles to perfect his groundbreaking invention, a wireless communication device called the aerophone, he finds himself entwined in themes of love, grief, and existential exploration, which reflect both personal and universal dilemmas. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Morris Monk, who stands on the edge of a cliff contemplating the vastness of the universe while grappling with the complications brought on by his scientific ambitions. The story unfolds as he attempts to communicate with Mary, who has recently experienced the loss of her mother. Their interactions hint at a deeper connection, now complicated by Mary's transition from a carefree girl to a grieving woman. Morris's scientific pursuits and emotional struggles are juxtaposed against the backdrop of familial duty and societal expectations, setting the stage for a narrative rich in introspection and relationships both strained and intimate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Inventors -- Fiction
Spiritualism -- Fiction
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