Barnabé Rudge, Tome I by Charles Dickens
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Translator | Bonnomet, M. |
| Title | Barnabé Rudge, Tome I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Barnabé Rudge, Tome I" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in the backdrop of the year 1775, revolving around the lives of characters linked to a tavern called the Maypole and a mysterious family, the Haredales. Central to the narrative are Barnabé Rudge, a young man with a troubled disposition, and the situations that arise from his interactions with a variety of other characters, including an enigmatic wanderer and local residents. At the start of the narrative, we are vividly introduced to the Maypole, an old tavern with a rich—if not entirely pleasant—history, characterized by its storied past and eclectic clientele. The activities and discussions of the patrons set the stage for various personal dramas, notably the brewing tension between John Willet, the tavern's corpulent owner, and his son Joe, who struggles against his father's domineering ways. As the weather outside worsens, the presence of an unknown traveler heightens the atmosphere of intrigue, leading to speculation about his intentions. The sequence of events quickly unfolds, hinting at deeper mysteries tied to Barnabé and his family, particularly involving the unsettling rumors surrounding the Haredales, adding a layer of suspense to the emerging narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Gordon Riots, 1780 -- Fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Apprentices -- Fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Subject | Locksmiths -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17879 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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