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Title: The vow : a novel
Original Publication: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1911.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Vow" by Paul Trent is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Gaunt, a wealthy and ambitious man who has achieved great financial success but struggles with emotional isolation and a longing for meaningful relationships. The narrative unfolds as Gaunt proposes to Lady Mildred Blythe, entering a marriage that he hopes will fill the void in his life. Themes of love, ambition, and moral redemption set the foundation for the intricate character dynamics and societal critiques that likely emerge throughout the story. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to John Gaunt on a dreary November day, illustrating his austere yet distinguished appearance and ambivalence about his wealth. We learn of his discontent with a life devoid of friendship and genuine connection, leading him to pursue marriage with Lady Mildred, a woman in financial distress who agrees to the union for practical reasons. The opening chapters depict their initial interactions, revealing Gaunt's strong feelings for Mildred alongside her ambivalence regarding love and marital bonds. As the plot progresses, the stakes escalate with Gaunt's impassioned vow to God during a moment of crisis related to Mildred's health, setting the stage for profound moral reckonings and transformative decisions that he must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trent, Paul, 1872-1946
Illustrator: Rae, John, 1882-1963
EBook No.: 72697
Published: Jan 12, 2024
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject: Spouses -- Fiction
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The vow : a novel
Original Publication: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1911.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Vow" by Paul Trent is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Gaunt, a wealthy and ambitious man who has achieved great financial success but struggles with emotional isolation and a longing for meaningful relationships. The narrative unfolds as Gaunt proposes to Lady Mildred Blythe, entering a marriage that he hopes will fill the void in his life. Themes of love, ambition, and moral redemption set the foundation for the intricate character dynamics and societal critiques that likely emerge throughout the story. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to John Gaunt on a dreary November day, illustrating his austere yet distinguished appearance and ambivalence about his wealth. We learn of his discontent with a life devoid of friendship and genuine connection, leading him to pursue marriage with Lady Mildred, a woman in financial distress who agrees to the union for practical reasons. The opening chapters depict their initial interactions, revealing Gaunt's strong feelings for Mildred alongside her ambivalence regarding love and marital bonds. As the plot progresses, the stakes escalate with Gaunt's impassioned vow to God during a moment of crisis related to Mildred's health, setting the stage for profound moral reckonings and transformative decisions that he must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trent, Paul, 1872-1946
Illustrator: Rae, John, 1882-1963
EBook No.: 72697
Published: Jan 12, 2024
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject: Spouses -- Fiction
Subject: Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.