Double Harness by Antonio Hope

Name: Double Harness
Author: Antonio Hope

Double Harness by Antonio Houaiss is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for identity in a post-colonial society. The story follows two main characters, Javier and Maria, who are from different cultural backgrounds and find themselves caught in a web of conflicting loyalties and desires. The book is set in the fictional town of San Isidro, which is grappling with the aftermath of a civil war. The town is divided along ethnic lines, with the majority of the population identifying as either white or black. Javier, who is white, and Maria, who is black, are both outsiders in this context, and their relationship serves as a microcosm for the larger social dynamics at play. Throughout the novel, Houaiss explores themes of identity, power, and privilege, as well as the ways in which these concepts intersect with race, class, and gender. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, and their experiences serve to illuminate the broader social issues at play. Overall, Double Harness is a thought-provoking and timely novel that sheds light on the ongoing struggles of post-colonial societies. Houaiss's writing is lyrical and engaging, and the story is both emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating.

By Antonio Hope · First published 1901 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 29 chapters · 148,848 words

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The house -- a large, plain white building with no architectural pretensions -- stood on a high swell of the downs and looked across the valley in which Milldean village lay, and thence over rolling stretches of close turf, till the prospect ended in the gleam of waves and the silver-grey mist that lay over the sea. It was a fine, open, free view. The air was fresh, with a touch of salt in it, and made the heat of the sun more than endurable -- even welcome and nourishing. Tom Courtland, raising himself from the grass and sitting up straight, gave utterance to what his surroundings declared to be a very natural exclamation:

"What a bore to leave this and go back to town!"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Antonio Hope
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 148,848 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 3,191 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The primary plot of the book revolves around a love story central to the lead characters.
Drama — Conflict, misunderstanding, and reconciliation underpin numerous interpersonal encounters in both personal and professional settings.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical era with many story elements and setting details reflecting its period.
Adventure — The main characters embark on a journey that includes various adventurous elements and trials.