TY - BOOK AU - Bisset,Robert TI - Modern literature: a novel, Volume 1 (of 3) AV - PR PY - 2022/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2022-09-05; Robert Cicconetti, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United Kingdom: T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1804 N2 - "Modern Literature: A Novel, Volume 1" by Robert Bisset is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book delves into various aspects of contemporary manners and literary concerns through the experiences of its characters. The narrative begins by focusing on Major Hamilton and his travels, exploring themes of friendship, love, and societal observations. The opening of the novel presents Major Hamilton and his friend Captain Graham as they journey northward post-war, reminiscing about their past and encountering challenges along the way. After a mishap leads to Hamilton being injured, they find refuge in a cottage belonging to Sergeant Maxwell, which introduces themes of camaraderie and assistance. As Hamilton recuperates, he becomes acquainted with Mr. Wentbridge, a local vicar, and his daughter Eliza. This developing relationship hints at romance while encapsulating a rich portrayal of literary and social landscapes in the early 19th century. The foundation is laid for an exploration of personal growth, societal expectations, and the influence of literature on life and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - http://archive.org/details/modernliterature01biss UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68915 ER -