The Trees of Pride by G. K. Chesterton
"The Trees of Pride" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story opens with Squire Vane, an eccentric and somewhat impractical gentleman whose views clash with the superstitions of his Cornish neighbors. Alongside his daughter Barbara, Squire Vane grapples with a local legend surrounding the peculiar peacock trees in his garden, which are said to cause misfortune and madness among the locals. The opening of
the novel introduces the reader to the vibrant setting of the Cornish coast, where Squire Vane is preparing to meet an esteemed guest, Mr. Cyprian Paynter. The Squire's interactions with his daughter and local tenants reveal his dismissive attitude toward their beliefs, which he sees as mere nonsense. As he makes his way to the shoreline, tensions arise from the townspeople's entrenched superstitions and warnings about the trees, foreshadowing deeper conflicts to come. This balance of rationalism, mysticism, and a looming mystery sets the stage for further developments involving the Squire, his guests, and the enigma of the trees themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| Title | The Trees of Pride |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1721 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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