Mr. Isaacs by F. Marion Crawford

The story revolves around a Jewish money lender who becomes embroiled in a bitter feud with a Christian aristocrat in 19th-century Rome. The conflict escalates into a tragic confrontation that exposes the deep-seated prejudices and social injustices of the time.

By F. Marion Crawford · First published 1891 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 14 chapters · 96,256 words

First lines

In spite of Jean-Jacques and his school, men are not everywhere born free, any more than they are everywhere in chains, unless these be of their own individual making. Especially in countries where excessive liberty or excessive tyranny favours the growth of that class most usually designated as adventurers, it is true that man, by his own dominant will, or by a still more potent servility, may rise to any grade of elevation; as by the absence of these qualities he may fall to any depth in the social scale.

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, culture, and social dynamics through rich character development and intricate narrative.
• Historical Fiction — Set against the backdrop of British India, the novel incorporates historical elements and reflects on the socio-political context of the time.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey and encounters with various characters embody the spirit of adventure and exploration.
• Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements, particularly in the relationships and interactions between characters.

Tags

Gothic fiction · Mystery · Supernatural · Romance · Tragedy · Family drama · Wealth and class · Social hierarchy · Power dynamics · Dark secrets · Forbidden love · Haunted mansion

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: F. Marion Crawford
• Date: 1891 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Philosophical Fiction
• Length: 96,256 words
• Structure: 14 chapters, 1,164 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV

More by F. Marion Crawford

• The Upper Berth (1885)
• The Witch of Prague (1891)
• The Heart of Rome (1903)
• Via Crucis (1899)
• An American Politician (1904)
• The Primadonna (1908)
• A Roman Singer (1904)
• In the Palace of the King (1900)
• All works by F. Marion Crawford