Pharamond by Edmund Gosse (1896)
The novel revolves around the life of a young boy, Philip, who grows up in a strict and isolated Plymouth Brethren community in Devon, England. The story explores his struggles with faith, family, and identity as he navigates adolescence and grapples with the constraints of his upbringing.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2,321 words
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PHARAMOND; or, _The History of France. A New Romance. In four parts. Written originally in French, by the Author of Cassandra and Cleopatra: and now elegantly rendered into English. London: Printed by Ja: Cottrell for Samuel Speed, at the Rain-Bow in Fleetstreet, near the Inner Temple-Gate. (Folio_.) 1662.
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Pharamond is listed on Textopian as an essay by Edmund Gosse, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 2,321 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is based on historical events and characters, specifically from early French history, and attempts to provide a realistic representation of the past.
- Romance — The narrative is heavily focused on romantic relationships and courtly love, with numerous pairs of lovers and extensive correspondence between them.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with characters embarking on quests, engaging in battles, and encountering various challenges.
- Drama — The narrative contains dramatic elements, with intense emotional conflicts, passionate dialogues, and high stakes for the characters.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Biographical · Literary Criticism · Victorian Era · Family History · Childhood Memories · Coming of Age · Religious Upbringing · Puritanism · English Literature · 19th Century