| Author |
Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 |
| Author |
Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Bracker, M. Leone, 1885-1937 |
| Illustrator |
Buckland, Arthur H., 1870-1927 |
| Title |
The guests of Hercules
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Nash, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Guests of Hercules" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the character Mary Grant, a novice set to leave her convent home to embark on a new life outside its walls. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, nostalgia, and the clash between sheltered innocence and the allure of the outside world, particularly the exciting yet daunting prospect of Monte Carlo. At the start of the novel, Mary is saying goodbye to the convent garden, reflecting on her years spent in the sheltered life of a novice. As she prepares for her departure, she grapples with feelings of nostalgia and homesickness, despite having chosen to leave the convent. Her friend, Peter Maxwell, encourages her to embrace her newfound freedom as Mary's mind swirls with thoughts of the vibrant world awaiting her, particularly her long-held dream of visiting Italy. The emotional weight of her decision to leave the convent is palpable and sets up a compelling exploration of her journey into adulthood, freedom, and the uncertainties that come with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Gambling -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Monte-Carlo (Monaco) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19569 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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