| Author |
Pretor, Alfred, 1840-1908 |
| Title |
Ronald and I; or, Studies from Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Broadwater: a shadow from the past -- On the race course at Bayview -- On the sands -- Our Rector -- Echoes from an organ loft -- Fighting the cholera -- Ronald's courtship -- Judy, or retrieved -- The professor -- The cruel, crawling foam -- Our queen -- Bindo: a sketch -- 'Declined with thanks': a postscript.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1899 Deighton Bell & Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Ronald and I; or, Studies from Life" by Alfred Pretor is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The stories revolve around the lives and experiences of two main characters, Ronald and the narrator, who share a familial bond and navigate the complexities of youth, family expectations, and community life. The blend of humor, social commentary, and reflections on personal relationships provides a picturesque insight into the daily lives of individuals living in that era. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the idyllic yet imposing setting of Broadwater, where Ronald and the narrator spend their formative years. It conveys a sense of nostalgia as they reflect on their childhood adventures, including encounters with a ghostly carriage and whimsical investigations into local legends. Their candid dialogue demonstrates the closeness of their relationship, while the humor infused throughout—especially during their interactions with adults—illustrates the youthful spirit of exploration and rebellion. The reader is invited to join them as they discover the intricacies of their world, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (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 |
Villages -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cousins -- Fiction
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63308 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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