The Revolt of Man by Walter Besant

Name: The Revolt of Man
Author: Walter Besant

The novel follows the story of a young man, John Storm, who is born into a wealthy family in England. He is a bright and ambitious young man, but his family is not supportive of his dreams and ambitions. He is sent away to school, where he excels academically, but is still not accepted by his peers. John eventually decides to leave his family and pursue his own dreams. He travels to London, where he meets a group of like-minded people who are also trying to make their own way in the world. Together, they form a revolutionary group, determined to overthrow the oppressive government and create a better society. John and his friends face many obstacles in their quest for freedom, but eventually they succeed in their mission. The novel ends with John and his friends celebrating their victory and looking forward to a brighter future.

By Walter Besant · First published 1882 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 14 chapters · 59,801 words

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BREAKFAST was laid for two in the smallest room--a jewel of a room--of perhaps the largest house in Park Lane. It was already half-past ten, but as yet there was only one occupant of the room, an elderly lady of striking appearance. Her face, a long oval face, was wrinkled and crow-footed in a thousand lines; her capacious forehead was contracted as if with thought; her white eyebrows were thick and firmly drawn; her deep-set eyes were curiously keen and bright; her features were strongly marked, ---it was a handsome face which could never, even in early girlhood, have been a pretty face; her abundant hair was of a rich creamy white, the kind of white which in age compensates its owner for the years of her youth when it was inclined to redness; her mouth was full, the lower lip slightly projecting, as is often found with those who speak much and in large rooms; her fingers were restless; her figure was withered by time. When she laid aside the paper she had been reading, and walked across the room to the open window, you might have noticed how frail and thin she seemed, yet how firmly she walked and stood.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Walter Besant
Date: 1882 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Political Fiction, Drama
Length: 59,801 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 2,111 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Historical Fiction — The Revolt of Man is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a group of people who are fighting for their rights and freedom.
Romance — The Revolt of Man features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters, which adds an extra layer of drama to the story.
Adventure — The Revolt of Man follows the characters on a thrilling journey as they fight for their rights and freedom.
Political Fiction — The Revolt of Man is a story about a group of people fighting for their rights and freedom, and the political implications of their actions.