| Author |
Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881 |
| Title |
Venetia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetia_(Disraeli_novel)
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Venetia" by the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative likely explores themes of love, beauty, and societal expectations through the lives of its characters, prominently featuring Lady Annabel Herbert and her daughter, Venetia. The backdrop of a secluded estate hints at romantic intrigue and the isolation that shapes the characters' lives. The opening portion introduces us to Lady Annabel and her young daughter, Venetia, who live in the picturesque yet isolated Cherbury Hall, set near an expansive forest. Their life is marked by solitude, affection, and an educational companionship, where Lady Annabel focuses on nurturing Venetia's unique mind and character. As they explore their surroundings, including a nearby abandoned abbey, the narrative hints at secrets about Venetia's past, particularly concerning her absent father. This engaging beginning establishes a serene yet dynamic environment that promises the emergence of deeper relationships and secrets as the story unfolds. (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 |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
British -- Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poets -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poets -- Family relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11869 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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