Glenarvon, Volume 1 (of 3) by Lady Caroline Lamb

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Author Lamb, Caroline, Lady, 1785-1828
Title Glenarvon, Volume 1 (of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Glenarvon, Volume 1" by Lady Caroline Lamb is a gothic novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set in Ireland and follows a complex cast of characters, primarily centered around the learned physician Sir Everard St. Clare, his imaginative brother Camioli, and their family, with themes of sorrow, ambition, and forbidden love playing a crucial role. The story opens with hints of tragedy intertwined with mystical visions, presenting a backdrop ripe for exploration of deep emotional conflicts and societal expectations. The opening of "Glenarvon" introduces readers to the town of Belfont in Ireland, where Sir Everard St. Clare is confronted with the return of his brother Camioli, who brings devastating news about their family’s legacy. Camioli, appearing as a wild and enigmatic figure, seeks shelter for his daughter Elinor from the tumult of their tragic lineage, revealing a history marked by loss and despair. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at broader themes involving the folly of ambition and the emotional burdens of characters like the Duke of Altamonte and Lady Margaret, setting the stage for a tale woven with the threads of love, betrayal, and supernatural reflections on fate. The narrative's gothic tones and rich character dynamics invite readers to delve deeper into this complex tapestry of early 19th-century life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1798 -- Fiction
Subject Romans à clef
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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