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100 1 _aLever, Charles,
_d1806-1872
245 1 4 _aThe Fortunes of Glencore
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-27
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
700 1 _aCooke, W. Cubitt
_q(William Cubitt),
_d1866-1951
700 1 _aWheeler, Edward J.,
_d1848?-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33556
999 _c74402
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