Wayfaring Men: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lyall, Edna, 1857-1903

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wayfaring Men: A Novel" by Edna Lyall is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The book begins with the story of young Ralph Denmead, whose father's death leaves him orphaned and facing a grim future, as he is taken in by his guardian, Sir Matthew Mactavish. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships, as Ralph navigates his new life filled with uncertainty. At the start of the novel, we meet Lady Tresidder and Sir John discussing Ralph's unfortunate predicament amid the beauty of a spring day. Ralph is described as a small, cheerful boy of thirteen, grappling with the emotional weight of his father's death. As he interacts with Lady Tresidder's daughter Mabel and prepares for the arrival of his guardian, we sense the warmth of their friendship. Yet, as Ralph transitions to the sterile environment of his new guardian's home, he begins to realize the coldness of the world around him, culminating in a troubling confrontation with Sir Matthew, who offers Ralph a place in the church as a substitute for his lost future. The opening lays a foundation for a rich exploration of Ralph's journey as he seeks to understand his place in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-02-03