Under Two Flags by Ouida
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| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
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| Title | Under Two Flags |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger (revised by Laura Natal). Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library. |
| Summary | "Under Two Flags" by Ouida is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Bertie Cecil, a dashing young Guardsman known as "Beauty," as he navigates the world of military service, social expectations, and personal relationships. The narrative is set against the backdrop of British military life, showcasing themes of honor, duty, and the glamor of the elite, while also hinting at deeper emotional undertones and the complexities of devotion. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the opulence of Bertie Cecil's lifestyle, his charming personality, and the intricacies of his interactions with those around him, including his younger brother Berkeley, who struggles with financial debts. As Bertie prepares for a significant steeple-chase event, his nonchalant attitude towards life and finances becomes apparent, while an overarching tension regarding the outcome of the race begins to build. The text presents a vivid depiction of not only Bertie's world, littered with the luxuries of aristocracy, but also the characters that surround him, setting the stage for conflicts tied to love, loyalty, and ambition within the thrilling landscape of equestrian competition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Algeria -- Fiction |
| Subject | France. Armée. Légion étrangère -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Algeria -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3465 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 190 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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