The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of a Father and Son

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

Contributor:

Chandler, Frank Wadleigh, 1873-1947

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: A History of a Father and Son" by George Meredith is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complex relationship between Sir Austin Feverel and his son, Richard, as they navigate the trials of love, duty, and societal expectations. At its core, the story delves into the consequences of trying to impose a rigid sense of control and ideology on a young person's development. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the characters of Raynham Abbey, particularly focusing on Sir Austin Feverel, who is portrayed as a wealthy yet troubled figure influenced by past disillusionments. We learn about his dynamics with his wife and his friend, Denzil Somers, as well as the aftermath of marital infidelity that leaves him alone with his infant son. As Richard approaches his fourteenth birthday, the narrative hints at an impending struggle between parental authority and Richard's burgeoning independence, foreshadowing the challenges that will arise due to Sir Austin's attempts to enforce his ideals upon Richard. This early section sets the stage for the exploration of the central themes of love, identity, and the parental struggle to guide a child in a complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Dianne Nolan, Louise Setzer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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

Release date is 2011-01-05