Anthony Lyveden

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yates, Dornford, 1885-1960

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Anthony Lyveden" by Dornford Yates is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Major Anthony Lyveden, an ex-officer struggling to reintegrate into civilian life after the war, and his devoted little dog, Patch. The narrative captures themes of hope and resilience amid financial struggles and emotional turmoil. At the start of the book, Major Anthony Lyveden is introduced as a man waiting anxiously on a bustling London street, grappling with the challenges of post-war life. He reflects on his recent financial loss at the races and faces the daunting task of finding work. Despite his misfortunes, he finds comfort in his relationship with his dog Patch, illustrating both their companionship and Anthony's inner turmoil. As he seeks employment and faces the harsh realities of his situation, he determines to part with Patch temporarily for his well-being. This opening sets the tone for an exploration of loyalty, love, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Lyveden

Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-01-05