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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aJames, G. P. R.
_q(George Payne Rainsford),
_d1801?-1860
245 1 0 _aHeidelberg: A Romance. Volumes I, II & III
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-06
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans by Google Books (Bodleian Library)
520 _a"Heidelberg: A Romance" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around two young Englishmen, William Lovet and Algernon Grey, as they navigate their journey to Heidelberg, their encounters with the striking landscapes of the Neckar valley, and their experiences within the court of the Elector Palatine. The story explores themes of beauty, perception, and the allure of courtly life against a rich historical backdrop. At the start of the novel, the two travelers marvel at the stunning views from the Heiligenberg, setting the stage for their arrival in Heidelberg. As they enter the town and interact with the locals, their contrasting personalities come to the forefront, with William embodying carefree exuberance while Algernon appears more contemplative. The narrative delves into their ambitions to experience the opulence of the court festivities and hints at their developing relationships with figures at the court, particularly as they make a wager on obtaining entry without disclosing their noble backgrounds. The various exchanges among the characters showcase their wit and contrasting worldviews, establishing a lively atmosphere that invites the reader into the romantic and tumultuous world of early 17th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrederick I, King of Bohemia, 1596-1632 -- Fiction
653 _aPalatinate (Germany) -- History -- Frederick V, 1610-1623 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50858
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