George Bowring, A Tale Of Cader Idris
A Tale of Cader Idris is a classic novel by R.D. Blackmore, first published in 1869. It tells the story of a young man, John Llewellyn, who is sent to the Welsh mountains of Cader Idris to find his missing father. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful girl, and a mysterious stranger. As he searches for his father, John discovers secrets about the mountain and its inhabitants, and learns about the power of love and friendship. He also discovers the truth about his father's disappearance, and the fate of the mountain itself.
By R.D. Blackmore · First published 1895 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 8 chapters · 11,595 words
First lines
When I was a young man, and full of spirits, some forty years ago or more, I lost my best and truest friend in a very sad and mysterious way. The greater part of my life has been darkened by this heavy blow and loss, and the blame which I poured upon myself for my own share in the matter.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: R.D. Blackmore
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 11,595 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 128 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of George Bowring, a young man who falls in love with a woman from a different social class, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
- Adventure — The book follows George's journey to Cader Idris, a mountain in Wales, where he faces many obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of George Bowring, a young man from a rural village in Wales.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious figure of the 'Old Man of the Mountain' who appears to George throughout his journey.
Tags
adventure · romance · drama · nature · mountains · Wales · friendship · self-discovery · conflict · historical · landscape · journey