The Story of Antony Grace by George Manville Fenn
"The Story of Antony Grace" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Antony Grace, an eleven-year-old boy grappling with the tragic loss of his parents and the upheaval of his life as he faces a harsh new reality under the guardianship of the unscrupulous lawyer, Mr. Blakeford. As Antony navigates his grief and the hostility of his new environment, he formsan unlikely friendship with Mr. Rowle, the man in possession of his father's estate, who takes an interest in his well-being. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone, immediately revealing Antony's emotional turmoil after the death of his father and mother. He is left to contend with Mr. Blakeford's manipulative and oppressive demeanor, while he experiences moments of isolation and sadness in a house that now feels foreign and oppressive. The arrival of Mr. Rowle introduces a glimmer of companionship, yet the overarching atmosphere is filled with the boy's confusion and despair. As he grapples with the complexities of loss, authority, and his own innocence, Antony's journey hints at a struggle for identity and agency in a world that seems to have turned against him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
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| Illustrator | Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 |
| Title | The Story of Antony Grace |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway children -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36852 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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