02276cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500290014426400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800290039052013270041953400450174665300120179170000510180370000360185485600430189099900170193333556UtSlPG20260610133750.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLever, Charles,d1806-187214aThe Fortunes of Glencore 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-27  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Fortunes of Glencore" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a desolate Irish landscape, where the titular Castle of Glencore stands as a decaying emblem of a once-mighty lineage. The story centers on Lord Glencore, a character described as melancholic and mysterious, with hints of controversy surrounding his family's past and connections. Lever's work explores themes of social status, personal struggles, and the intricacies of human character.  At the start of the tale, the preface sets the stage for Lever's intentions, highlighting his desire to delve into the complexities of character through observational writing. The opening chapters introduce Glencore Castle and its solitary setting, as well as Lord Glencore's frailty and the strange life he leads away from society. Followers in the village speculate about his past and the nature of his character, while the speculations are contrasted sharply with the arrival of Billy Traynor—a multifaceted character who serves as a pedlar, poet, and unorthodox physician. As the narrative unfolds, tensions rise surrounding Glencore's health and the dynamics between the characters, indicating a deeper exploration of family secrets and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction1 aCooke, W. Cubittq(William Cubitt),d1866-19511 aWheeler, Edward J.,d1848?-193340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33556  c74402d74402