George Silverman's Explanation by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title George Silverman's Explanation
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall “Hard Times and Reprinted Pieces” edition by David Price
Summary "George Silverman's Explanation" by Charles Dickens is a novella written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This subtle and introspective work explores themes of identity, moral struggle, and the influence of one's upbringing. The book delves into the life of George Silverman, detailing his tumultuous childhood, the impact of his parents' deaths, and his journey toward self-understanding and redemption. The story unfolds as George recounts his traumatic early life in a cellar with his impoverished parents, highlighting his difficulties and desperate yearning for a better existence. After a series of misfortunes, he is taken to a farm where he begins to recognize both the harshness of the world and his own underlying desires. Eventually, he pursues a career in the clergy, where he grapples with his feelings for Adelina, the daughter of a wealthy woman, while facing accusations of conspiracy and greed. The novel ultimately reflects George's profound internal conflicts, revealing how his past influences his actions and perceptions in a world rife with hypocrisy and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- England -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 810
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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