The Ordeal of Richard Feverel - Volume 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Ordeal of Richard Feverel - Volume 6" by George Meredith is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, fidelity, and the complexities of human relationships. As a continuation of the story of Richard Feverel and the subsequent characters that intertwine with his fate, this volume delves into the emotional struggles faced by Lord Mountfalcon and Lucy Feverel amidst their evolving relationships. The opening of this volume introduces us to a particularly turbulent period in Richard's life, with Lord Mountfalcon seemingly enamored with Richard's young wife, Lucy. While lurking beneath the surface is a traditional romantic struggle involving loyalty, temptation, and the innocence of youth, the narrative hints at various characters' perceptions and misjudgments about one another. The context shows the complexities of marital relationships, as Lucy navigates her companionship with Lord Mountfalcon under Richard's absence. This segment hints at a host of misunderstandings and the lurking crises that characterizes the challenges faced by the characters, setting the tone for richer developments to come throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger

Notes:

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

Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2003-09-01