The Ordeal of Richard Feverel a History of a Father and Son (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

The Ordeal of Richard Feverel is a novel by George Meredith that explores the complex relationship between a father and son. This particular edition is a large print version, making it easier for those with visual impairments to read.The story follows the life of Richard Feverel, the son of Sir Austin Feverel, a wealthy and influential man. Sir Austin has very strict ideas about how his son should be raised, and he puts Richard through a rigorous education program that focuses on physical and mental discipline. However, despite his father's efforts, Richard begins to rebel against his strict upbringing and begins to explore his own desires and interests.As Richard grows older, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Lucy Desborough. However, Sir Austin disapproves of the match, believing that Lucy is not of the same social standing as the Feverel family. This leads to a dramatic and tragic confrontation between father and son, as Richard struggles to assert his independence and prove his love for Lucy.Overall, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel is a powerful exploration of family dynamics, social class, and the struggle for individual freedom. This large print edition makes it accessible to a wider audience, allowing more readers to experience the depth and complexity of Meredith's writing.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1896. One of the great English novelists, Meredith wrote complex, often comic yet highly cerebral works that contain striking psychological character studies. In Meredith's novel about a troubled father-son relationship he has created a hero with whom it is impossible for the reader to identify. The Ordeal of Richard Feveral was a deliberate departure from the traditional conventions of the Victorian novel which demanded a shared set of conservative middle-class values. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.