Lucile By: Owen Meredith (1831-1891)
Lucile by Owen Meredith is a beautifully written novel that takes readers on a journey packed with emotion, romance, and tragic events. The story revolves around Lucile, a young woman who finds herself caught between love and duty. Meredith's writing style is exquisite, and he effortlessly captures the essence of the characters and the settings. The descriptive language used throughout the book allows readers to vividly imagine each scene, from the charming countryside to the opulent ballrooms. The attention to detail enthralls the reader, immersing them in the story's world. Central to the narrative is the complex relationship between Lucile and John Gray. From the moment they meet, their connection is palpable. The author masterfully conveys the deep-rooted love between the two characters, making it impossible not to root for their happiness. However, circumstances and external forces conspire against them, testing the strength of their love. The novel beautifully explores the theme of duty versus personal desires. Lucile finds herself torn between her love for John and her duty to her family. As readers, we witness her inner turmoil and empathize with her heartbreaking choices. This internal conflict adds depth to the story and forces readers to contemplate the sacrifices some must make for the sake of others. Meredith's portrayal of the various supporting characters is equally impressive. Each one is multidimensional, with their own motivations and flaws. Whether it is Lucile's father, a stern but caring figure, or Sir Lionel, a well-meaning but misguided friend, each character adds layers to the storytelling, further enhancing the overall experience for the reader. While filled with romance and tender moments, Lucile is also a tragic tale. The book delves into themes of loss, grief, and the destructive power of secrets. As the story unfolds, tragedy strikes, leaving the characters devastated and forever changed. Meredith does not shy away from exploring the darkest aspects of human nature, resulting in a hauntingly poignant narrative. Although the plot can be slow at times, the exquisite prose and well-developed characters more than compensate for any pacing issues. Meredith's ability to evoke such a range of emotions in the reader is a testament to his exceptional storytelling skills. In conclusion, Lucile by Owen Meredith is a remarkable novel that will captivate readers with its lyrical prose, compelling characters, and heartfelt exploration of love and duty. This timeless tale of romance and tragedy is sure to resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page. First Page: LUCILE by Owen Meredith "Why, let the stricken deer go weep. The hart ungalled play: For some must watch, while some must sleep; Thus runs the world away." Hamlet. DEDICATION. TO MY FATHER. I dedicate to you a work, which is submitted to the public with a diffidence and hesitation proportioned to the novelty of the effort it represents. For in this poem I have abandoned those forms of verse with which I had most familiarized my thoughts, and have endeavored to follow a path on which I could discover no footprints before me, either to guide or to warn. There is a moment of profound discouragement which succeeds to prolonged effort; when, the labor which has become a habit having ceased, we miss the sustaining sense of its companionship, and stand, with a feeling of strangeness and embarrassment, before the abrupt and naked result. As regards myself, in the present instance, the force of all such sensations is increased by the circumstances to which I have referred. And in this moment of discouragement and doubt, my heart instinctively turns to you, from whom it has so often sought, from whom it has never failed to receive, support. I do not inscribe to you this book because it contains anything that is worthy of the beloved and honored name with which I thus seek to associate it; nor yet because I would avail myself of a vulgar pretext to display in public an affection that is best honored by the silence which it renders sacred... Continue reading book >>

Lucile By: Owen Meredith (1831-1891)

Lucile by Owen Meredith is a beautifully written novel that takes readers on a journey packed with emotion, romance, and tragic events. The story revolves around Lucile, a young woman who finds herself caught between love and duty.

Meredith's writing style is exquisite, and he effortlessly captures the essence of the characters and the settings. The descriptive language used throughout the book allows readers to vividly imagine each scene, from the charming countryside to the opulent ballrooms. The attention to detail enthralls the reader, immersing them in the story's world.

Central to the narrative is the complex relationship between Lucile and John Gray. From the moment they meet, their connection is palpable. The author masterfully conveys the deep-rooted love between the two characters, making it impossible not to root for their happiness. However, circumstances and external forces conspire against them, testing the strength of their love.

The novel beautifully explores the theme of duty versus personal desires. Lucile finds herself torn between her love for John and her duty to her family. As readers, we witness her inner turmoil and empathize with her heartbreaking choices. This internal conflict adds depth to the story and forces readers to contemplate the sacrifices some must make for the sake of others.

Meredith's portrayal of the various supporting characters is equally impressive. Each one is multidimensional, with their own motivations and flaws. Whether it is Lucile's father, a stern but caring figure, or Sir Lionel, a well-meaning but misguided friend, each character adds layers to the storytelling, further enhancing the overall experience for the reader.

While filled with romance and tender moments, Lucile is also a tragic tale. The book delves into themes of loss, grief, and the destructive power of secrets. As the story unfolds, tragedy strikes, leaving the characters devastated and forever changed. Meredith does not shy away from exploring the darkest aspects of human nature, resulting in a hauntingly poignant narrative.

Although the plot can be slow at times, the exquisite prose and well-developed characters more than compensate for any pacing issues. Meredith's ability to evoke such a range of emotions in the reader is a testament to his exceptional storytelling skills.

In conclusion, Lucile by Owen Meredith is a remarkable novel that will captivate readers with its lyrical prose, compelling characters, and heartfelt exploration of love and duty. This timeless tale of romance and tragedy is sure to resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page.

First Page:

LUCILE

by Owen Meredith

"Why, let the stricken deer go weep. The hart ungalled play: For some must watch, while some must sleep; Thus runs the world away."

Hamlet.

DEDICATION.

TO MY FATHER.

I dedicate to you a work, which is submitted to the public with a diffidence and hesitation proportioned to the novelty of the effort it represents. For in this poem I have abandoned those forms of verse with which I had most familiarized my thoughts, and have endeavored to follow a path on which I could discover no footprints before me, either to guide or to warn.

There is a moment of profound discouragement which succeeds to prolonged effort; when, the labor which has become a habit having ceased, we miss the sustaining sense of its companionship, and stand, with a feeling of strangeness and embarrassment, before the abrupt and naked result. As regards myself, in the present instance, the force of all such sensations is increased by the circumstances to which I have referred. And in this moment of discouragement and doubt, my heart instinctively turns to you, from whom it has so often sought, from whom it has never failed to receive, support.

I do not inscribe to you this book because it contains anything that is worthy of the beloved and honored name with which I thus seek to associate it; nor yet because I would avail myself of a vulgar pretext to display in public an affection that is best honored by the silence which it renders sacred... Continue reading book >>

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