The Convict: A Tale

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Convict: A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to explore themes of class, ambition, and human affairs, primarily through the lens of its central character, Edward, a young man torn between his academic ambitions and his struggles against the constraints of fortune. Further complicating his life are the expected entanglements with other characters, including a young nobleman and the alluring Helen Clive, whose broken arm incident serves as a catalyst for the unfolding events. The opening of the novel introduces Edward, a dedicated young student at St. John's College, Cambridge. He is engrossed in his studies yet feels a sense of weariness and unfulfillment, grappling with thoughts of his lost noble heritage and the weight of familial expectations. An elderly relative encourages him to accept a position as a tutor to Lord Hadley, a young nobleman embarking on a continental tour. This scenario sets stage for Edward's internal conflict and external relationships, notably his connection with the soon-to-be-injured Helen Clive and the implications of class differences. In parallel, the narrative shifts to a dark, stormy night on the English coast, where a group of men is engaged in suspicious activities, hinting at the undercurrents of crime and societal judgment that will likely play a role in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-02-09