A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June by Ouida
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Title | A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/) |
| Summary | "A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June" by Ouida is a novel written in the late 19th century. It presents a vivid depiction of life among the English upper class, particularly focusing on the social dynamics and tensions within a large gathering at an old English manor house called Surrenden Court. The story kicks off with Lord George Usk, who is grappling with his status, his wife Lady Usk's choices in friends, and their contrasting opinions on hosting lavish parties filled with questionable characters. The opening portion sets the scene in the lush gardens of Surrenden, where the Usk family is preparing for a house-party while navigating the complexities of their marriage and the expectations of society. Lord Usk reveals his frustration with his wife's social circle, criticizing her choices as immoral, which leads to a spirited exchange between them about the nature of their guests. Amidst the backdrop of frivolity and relational tensions, we are introduced to various characters, including the enigmatic Lord Brandolin, who brings a refreshing perspective to their discussions. The dynamic between Usk, his wife, and Brandolin paints a rich tableau of societal norms, personal dissatisfaction, and the interplay of love and propriety within the aristocratic lifestyle of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32199 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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