A Rent In A Cloud by Charles James Lever

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Author Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Title A Rent In A Cloud
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Rent In A Cloud" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the interactions of two Englishmen, Harry Calvert and Loyd, who are traveling together in Europe, each with their own future obligations. The novel delves into the characters' contrasting views on life, ambition, and the impact of their social contexts, setting the stage for themes such as friendship, class differences, and the pursuit of happiness. At the start of the novel, we meet Calvert and Loyd as they relax at a hotel in Coblentz, pondering their roles as a soldier and a budding lawyer, respectively. Their conversations reveal contrasting attitudes toward duty and financial strains, establishing character dynamics that play out in humorous and serious exchanges. The opening scenes also introduce a lively cast of characters, including an eccentric old lady and her young companions, highlighting the intertwined complexities of social interaction and the characters' relational dilemmas. Through these early dialogues, the reader gains insight into the personalities and the looming challenges they face in their travels, particularly as they grapple with their expectations and desires amid the societal norms of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 32082
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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