9 Results in the "Novel" category
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CHAPTER 19-The Prisoner of Zenda
Chapter 19 of "The Prisoner of Zenda" narrates a tense and dramatic confrontation in the forest involving the protagonist, antagonists, and a series of swift, life-altering decisions hinged on courage, loyalty, and a touch of whimsy that defines the romantic and adventurous spirit of the novel. The chapter unfolds on a bridge, where Rupert Hentzau stands bloodied yet unbowed, defying a group of the Duke's men with nothing but his sword and daring demeanor. Our narrator, disguised as the King, finds…-
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The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda, written by Anthony Hope in 1894, is a classic adventure novel set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania. The story follows Englishman Rudolf Rassendyll, who resembles the Ruritanian king so closely that he is drawn into a plot to impersonate him after the king is kidnapped by a scheming duke. Rassendyll must navigate court intrigue, romance, and daring escapades to save the king and protect the throne. This swashbuckling tale of honor, deception, and courage is filled with suspense and has become a beloved example of romantic adventure fiction, inspiring multiple adaptations.-
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Agnes Grey
Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young governess’s struggles with the cruelty and mistreatment she faces from her employers, while exploring themes of social class, independence, and personal growth.-
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Lazarillo of Tormes
Lazarillo of Tormes is a 16th-century Spanish novel, anonymously written, that tells the story of Lázaro, a young boy who grows up in poverty and is apprenticed to various masters. Through his adventures, the novel critiques society, highlighting themes of social class, hypocrisy, and survival. Written in the form of a first-person narrative, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque genre.-
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Weir of Hermiston
Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.-
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The Warden
The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first novel in the *Barsetshire Chronicles*, focusing on the moral and legal dilemmas faced by Reverend Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse, as he is embroiled in a public scandal over the fairness of his salary and the institution’s finances.-
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Crome Yellow
Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that explores the lives of a group of eccentric characters at a country estate, delving into themes of social norms, intellectualism, and the search for meaning, all while humorously critiquing early 20th-century British society.-
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The Coming Race
The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.-
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Thais
Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.-
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