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The ordeal of Richard Feverel. The Trials and Tribulations of Youth and Society
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- Nombre de pages348
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.451 kg
- Dimensions14,8 cm × 21,0 cm × 1,9 cm
- ISBN979-10-418-1808-2
- EAN9791041818082
- Date de parution26/06/2023
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
"The Ordeal of Richard Feverel" by George Meredith is a novel that explores the complexities of youth, education, and societal expectations. The story centers around Richard Feverel, the son of Sir Austin Feverel, a baronet with a rigid system of education designed to shield his son from the corruptions of the world. As Richard grows, he is subjected to his father's experimental upbringing, which isolates him from traditional schooling and social interactions.
The narrative unfolds with Richard's rebellion against his father's strictures, leading him to experience the world beyond the confines of Raynham Abbey. His adventures include encounters with various characters, such as a tinker and a ploughman, who introduce him to different perspectives on life. Richard's journey is marked by a series of conflicts, including a physical altercation with a farmer named Blaize, which symbolizes his struggle against authority and societal norms.
The novel delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for personal identity, as Richard navigates the challenges of adolescence and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. Meredith's work is a critique of Victorian ideals and the limitations of a rigid educational system, highlighting the importance of personal experience and emotional growth in the development of a young individual.
The narrative unfolds with Richard's rebellion against his father's strictures, leading him to experience the world beyond the confines of Raynham Abbey. His adventures include encounters with various characters, such as a tinker and a ploughman, who introduce him to different perspectives on life. Richard's journey is marked by a series of conflicts, including a physical altercation with a farmer named Blaize, which symbolizes his struggle against authority and societal norms.
The novel delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for personal identity, as Richard navigates the challenges of adolescence and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. Meredith's work is a critique of Victorian ideals and the limitations of a rigid educational system, highlighting the importance of personal experience and emotional growth in the development of a young individual.
