Basil by Wilkie Collins

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Author Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
Title Basil
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Basil" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically reflecting the complexities of human relationships within a societal framework. The story appears to delve into themes of love, social class, and the consequences of personal choices, primarily through the protagonist's journey and the choices he must face regarding love and identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, who is taking a momentous step in writing his life story. He reflects on past familial ties and his experiences with society, hinting at a personal error that carries significant consequences. He describes his social background, including the pride of his lineage and the relationships with his father and siblings, setting the stage for deep internal conflict. As he begins to narrate his year-long journey, he encounters a captivating young woman, Margaret Sherwin, which ignites feelings of love and desire that challenge his sense of duty towards family and societal expectations. This opening portion establishes not only the character dynamics but also the weight of societal pressures and personal morality that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Young men -- Psychology -- Fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Revenge -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4605
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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