Roland Cashel, Volume I (of II) by Charles James Lever
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About this eBook
| Author | Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872 |
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| Illustrator | Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Title | Roland Cashel, Volume I (of II) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Roland Cashel, Volume I (of II)" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures of Roland Cashel, a young man navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and betrayal amid the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of the Spanish Main. As he becomes entangled with various characters, notably the beautiful Maritaña Rica and her enigmatic father, Don Pedro, the narrative explores themes of fortune, identity, and moral conflict. At the start of the novel, the author sets a picturesque scene at Don Pedro Rica’s lavish villa, where a mix of adventurers and naval officers engage in revelry against a backdrop of tropical elegance. We are introduced to Don Pedro, his daughter Maritaña, and the central character, Roland, who faces the turmoil of lost wealth at the gambling table, while harboring romantic feelings for Maritaña. As the plot unfolds, Roland’s character is tested through revelations about his past and conflicts involving his relationships with both Maritaña and his rival Enrique. The opening effectively establishes the high stakes of adventure and passion, inviting readers into a world rich with vivid imagery and dramatic tension. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33468 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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