The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 1

"The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of education, upbringing, and the trials of youth through the life of Richard Feverel, a boy facing the challenges of growing up under unconventi...

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Main Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4406
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