Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield by David Christie Murray
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About this eBook
| Author | Murray, David Christie, 1847-1907 |
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| Title |
Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield" by David Christie Murray is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a long-standing feud between two farming families, the Reddys and the Mountains, reminiscent of the Capulets and Montagues from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The story unfolds in a rural setting as characters navigate themes of love, family rivalry, and societal expectations, particularly focusing on Master Richard Reddy and Julia Mountain, who find themselves entangled in their families' animosities. The opening of the novel introduces us to Castle Barfield and the two families at the heart of their generations-old conflict. As the narrative begins, we witness a young boy, Master Richard, expressing a desire to overcome the animosity and befriend his foe, Joe Mountain. Meanwhile, Richard's companion Ichabod shares the dark history behind their ancestors' hatred, hinting at the deep-seated grudges that have shaped their lives. The chapter also presents fleeting moments of innocent childhood play, suggesting a budding connection that challenges the ongoing feud. The tension between the two clans is palpable, setting the stage for the complicated relationships and conflicts that will likely unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22274 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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