The Transgression of Andrew Vane: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carryl, Guy Wetmore, 1873-1904

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Transgression of Andrew Vane" by Guy Wetmore Carryl is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, despair, and human relationships, primarily focusing on Andrew Vane, a young man navigating the complexities of life, love, and societal expectations, especially as he grapples with the aftermath of his family's struggles and personal failures. The narrative promises to delve into the contrast between idealism and reality, particularly through Andrew's interactions and evolving dynamics with other characters. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Helen Sterling, who reflects on her deteriorating marriage with John Vane, Andrew's father. Helen's life embodies a difficult journey filled with disillusionment and heartbreak as she waits for her husband, consumed by his failures and alcoholism. As she grapples with the drastic change in her circumstances, a chance encounter with a stranger hints at potential companionship and change. Meanwhile, Andrew Vane arrives in Paris, freshly released from his past and in search of direction, underscoring the generational and existential conflicts that permeate the narrative. The opening sets a tone of melancholy mixed with hope, positioning both Helen and Andrew at crossroads in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Rory OConor, 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-11-15