| Author |
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
| Editor |
Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
| Title |
Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book tells the story of Henry Esmond, a young boy navigating life through the complexities of family loyalty, societal expectations, and personal ambition during the tumultuous periods of English history. As Esmond grows, he encounters various notable characters that shape his understanding of honor, love, and duty. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Henry Esmond, a young boy living in Castlewood Hall, who feels lost and uncertain due to his orphan status. The narrative details his first encounters with the new lord and lady of Castlewood, emphasizing Esmond's feelings of solitude and anxiety as he observes the grand, yet unfamiliar, environment that surrounds him. The warmth and kindness of Lady Castlewood and her daughter Beatrix offer him a glimmer of hope, creating a sense of family amidst his uncertainties. As he begins to forge a bond with them, the groundwork is laid for the exploration of his identity and his unfolding adventures in the larger historical context of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Humorists, English
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| Subject |
Hanover, House of
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29363 |
| Release Date |
Jul 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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