Beauchamp's Career — Volume 1 by George Meredith
"Beauchamp's Career — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on the life and ideals of a young protagonist, Nevil Beauchamp. The story explores themes of patriotism, youth, and the societal pressures surrounding honor and duty, reflecting the turbulent political climate of the time. Nevil finds himself deeply troubled by the perceived weakness of his country in the face of foreign threats and
is driven by a passionate desire to defend England's honor. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Nevil Beauchamp, who is frustrated by the state of national defense and the alarming potential for invasion from foreign armies. His youthful chivalry impels him to take a bold stand against these perceived affronts, even to the point of drafting a challenge to the French Guard. Interactions with family members, particularly his uncle Everard and Mrs. Rosamund Culling, reveal different perspectives on the issues at stake and Nevil's character, which is marked by a deep sense of loyalty to his country and a longing for action. The opening chapters set the stage for his internal conflicts and social challenges, as he navigates the expectations placed upon him as a young man in a society grappling with its identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
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| Title | Beauchamp's Career — Volume 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauchamp%27s_Career |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4453 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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