| Author |
Trollope, Frances Eleanor, 1835-1913 |
| Title |
A Charming Fellow, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"A Charming Fellow, Volume II" by Frances Eleanor Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Algernon Errington, a young man navigating the complexities of social interactions, romantic entanglements, and expectations from his peers and family. Highlighting themes of love, jealousy, and societal perceptions, the narrative promises a mix of both humor and drama as Algernon's relationships with women like Miss Kilfinane and his mother unfold. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to a scene in Lady Seely's drawing-room where conversations about travel, music, and social circles ensue, revealing the intricacies of Algernon's relationships. Miss Kilfinane expresses a mix of admiration and exasperation towards Algernon, hinting at her feelings for him, while Lady Seely discusses the matter with a knowing perspective. As Algernon interacts with other characters, such as Jack Price and Mrs. Machyn-Stubbs, tensions and misunderstandings begin to surface regarding his potential engagement to Castalia Kilfinane, culminating in an exploration of class dynamics and personal aspirations. The opening portion sets the stage for the unfolding drama and character development that Trollope promises in this installment of the series. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35429 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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