Celt and Saxon - Volume 1

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:

"Celt and Saxon - Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the young Irish gentleman Patrick O'Donnell, who embarks on a journey to North Wales to visit Mr. Adister, a significant landowner. As Patrick navigates his thoughts and emotions about his family history, engagement with the Adister family, and his brother Philip's lost love for Adiante, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural identity. The beginning of the novel introduces Patrick as he arrives at his destination, having made the journey both out of familial obligation and personal desire. Immersed in his reflections, he presents as a character torn between duty and longing. As he interacts with Mr. Adister, the complexities of their relationship unfold, particularly concerning the romantic tension surrounding Adiante, who becomes a central figure in Patrick's emotional turmoil. As Patrick learns about the challenges surrounding his brother's romantic interest, the narrative sets the stage for the unfolding drama between the Celtic and Saxon characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This etext was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2003-09-01