| Author |
Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
| Title |
A Gray Eye or So. In Three Volumes—Volume III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A Gray Eye or So" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harold Wynne, who is entangled in a complex emotional situation as he prepares to marry his beloved Beatrice. Their relationship is tested by Harold’s inner turmoil and the societal pressures surrounding their secret union. The opening of the novel presents a tense and emotional scene where Harold proposes to Beatrice, seeking a marriage that must remain a secret due to his precarious circumstances. Beatrice, unwavering in her trust and love for Harold, readily agrees to the engagement, emphasizing the strength of their bond over the formalities of marriage. Their conversation reveals Harold's anxieties about the future and his perceived need to bind Beatrice to him regardless of their external situation. The beginning sets the stage for a tale filled with romantic intrigue and moral dilemmas, as Harold grapples with the implications of his choices while desperately trying to protect the woman he loves. (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 |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51946 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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