| Author |
Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
| Title |
A Gray Eye or So. In Three Volumes—Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A Gray Eye or So" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lord Fotheringay, his interactions with various characters, and the complex relationships surrounding him, particularly involving Miss Beatrice Avon and Harold Wynne. Through a blend of satire and drama, the narrative explores themes of love, social status, and communication among its characters. The opening of this volume finds Edmund Airey returning to the Castle, where he encounters Lord Fotheringay and Mr. Avon, a historian. Their conversation reveals Fotheringay's whimsical views on political errors surrounding the Irish question and sets the stage for comedic interactions. Meanwhile, the bond between Airey and Helen Craven starts to deepen, touching on confessions of love and expectations, ultimately leading to a complex web of relationships that hint at both romantic tension and social critique. As various characters navigate their feelings and societal roles, the foundation of the narrative begins to unfold, inviting the reader to delve further into the intricacies of humor and drama in social settings. (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 |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51945 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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