The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 3

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The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 3

by George Meredith

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BOOK 3. - XV. WE ARE ACCOSTED BY A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE LADY IN THE FOREST XVI. THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY XVII. MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS XVIII. WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION XIX. OUR RETURN HOMEWARD XX. NEWS OF A FRESH CONQUEST OF MY FATHER'S XXI. A PROMENADE IN BATH XXII. CONCLUSION OF THE BATH EPISODE - CHAPTER XV - WE ARE ACCOSTED BY A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE LADY IN THE FOREST

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In this lively installment, Harry and his companion Temple find themselves far from England, lodged in a rustic forest inn where simple meals and odd local customs set the tone for their adventure. As they trace a map of Germany across their laps, the two friends are drawn out of the inn and into a dense fir‑filled gorge, the landscape alive with cascading waterfalls and the whisper of ancient legends. Their banter mixes youthful curiosity with hints of deeper family ties, especially Harry’s quiet hope of seeing his father again as night falls.

The journey takes a whimsical turn when a striking young lady appears among the trees, her presence both mysterious and inviting. Alongside the rugged terrain, the pair encounter quirky locals, a mischievous dog sharing a cake, and the stories of dwarfs and distant castles that linger in the air. Together they navigate the forest’s charm and its echoing myths, setting the stage for further trials and tender discoveries.

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en

Duration

~2 hours (145K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.

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