Challenge by V. Sackville-West
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"Challenge" by V. Sackville-West is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around the upper-class society in the fictional town of Herakleion and introduces a range of characters, particularly focusing on Julian Davenant, a young man navigating his heritage and the complex political undertones related to the nearby Islands. The story engages with themes of wealth, power, romance, and the personal struggles within societal expectations. At the
start of the novel, readers are introduced to a summer soirée where guests from various backgrounds mingle, highlighting the opulence and intrigue of the setting. Among the attendees, Julian Davenant is portrayed as a boy caught between his English upbringing and the heritage linked to his family’s influence over the Islands. The narrative intricately weaves conversations around the social structures around him, exploring his interactions with characters like the singer Madame Kato, who profoundly influences Julian's perception of identity and belonging. As the plot unfolds, it becomes apparent that the seemingly idle social gatherings are steeped in political significance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of personal and collective histories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962 |
|---|---|
| Title | Challenge |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adultery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interpersonal relations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Romance fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61925 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61925-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 589 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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