Beatrice by H. Rider Haggard

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Author Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Translator Baarslag, C.
Title Beatrice
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Beatrice" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Beatrice Granger, a young woman grappling with the loss of her mother and reflecting on her life amidst a twilight setting by the sea. The narrative sets up themes of love, loss, and the human spirit as Beatrice contemplates her past while encountering significant events that lead to transformative experiences. The opening of the book introduces Beatrice standing on the Dog Rocks, where she observes the tranquil sea and reflects on her life and the memory of her mother, who passed away seven years earlier. Her introspection is interrupted by the arrival of mist, which symbolizes the uncertainties of her future. Meanwhile, we are introduced to Geoffrey Bingham, a skilled hunter who is determined to capture wild game. As the story unfolds, their paths cross when Beatrice, lost in the fog while rowing, unwittingly assists Geoffrey in his pursuit of a downed bird, paving the way for their inevitable connection amidst the trials that await them. This initial setup creates an atmosphere rich with emotion and foreshadows the challenges both characters will face as they navigate their fates intertwined by love and adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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