Linnet: A Romance by Grant Allen
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"Linnet: A Romance" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the character of Florian Wood and his companion Will Deverill as they travel through the picturesque Tyrol region, encountering local culture and characters, including a talented singer named Linnet. The opening of the book introduces us to Florian Wood, a man with a romanticized view of the Tyrolese landscape and its people. He and
Will arrive in Zell, eager to explore, but quickly find that their expectations of an idyllic Alpine paradise are met with a more commercialized reality. As they trek towards a nearby village, they engage in witty conversation about the nature of life in the Tyrol. Upon meeting local children and discovering the reality of their surroundings, Florian is disheartened to find that the idyllic image he had in mind does not align with the local experience. Their journey leads them to meet Linnet, who symbolizes the captivating culture they seek amidst the beauty and challenges of rural life. The ensuing narrative promises to explore themes of love, culture, and the contrast between idealism and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Linnet: A Romance |
| Credits |
Produced by The Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive - Canada. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Alps -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tyrol (Austria) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48296 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48296-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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