The Eve of All-Hallows Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel, v. 2 of 3

Matthew Weld HartstongeProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.8
Word count
302K words
Chapters
31

Tags

English Originals Foreign Literature Suspense ThrillerFate and FortuneGothic RomanceFamily SecretLove EntanglementsComplex HumanityAncient StyleExotic Culture

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Eve of All-Hallows; Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel, v. 2 of 3 by HartstongeAuthor: Hartstonge, Matthew Weld, 1773?-,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 15, 2013

Editor's review

This is the second volume of Matthew Weld Hartstonge's three-volume Gothic novel The Eve of All-Hallows; Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel, released as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. An early nineteenth-century English Gothic novel, it suits readers interested in the Gothic literary lineage, Irish subject matter, and the style of early English fiction. The second volume typically carries plot turns and deepens character relationships, and reading it conveys the gloomy atmosphere, family secrets, and emotional tension characteristic of early Gothic fiction. As a public-domain eBook, the text preserves the original language and period spelling, letting readers observe the narrative habits of the English novel during the Romantic period. It is better read as a sample of literary history and genre fiction than as a fast-paced popular novel. Reading it together with volumes one and three is recommended to grasp the full story structure and the characters' fates.

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Reading tips

  1. Read volume one first to learn the characters and background, then enter this volume to avoid a broken plot.
  2. While reading, note Gothic motifs such as castles, secrets, and family curses.
  3. Pair it with chapters on the Gothic novel in English literary history to understand its period context.
  4. Do not verify every unfamiliar spelling; first grasp the narrative rhythm and character relationships.

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Contents

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FAQ

Can this book be read on its own? Reading it on its own is not recommended. This is the second volume of a three-volume novel; the character relationships and plot depend on the groundwork of volume one, and the ending points toward volume three. Read alone, it easily leaves one confused about character motives and the causes of events. It is best read straight through in the order of volumes one, two, and three.
What are the features of the eBook's language and layout? This is a public-domain English eBook released by Project Gutenberg. It preserves the original English spelling and punctuation habits, so you may see wording and sentence patterns different from modern English. The layout is mainly plain text, suitable for reading on an e-reader or computer, but it has no modern annotations or introduction.
What background knowledge is needed to read this book? Some familiarity with the basic features of early nineteenth-century Gothic fiction helps, such as gloomy settings, family secrets, and an emotionally exaggerated narrative style. A little knowledge of Irish geography and history also helps in better understanding place names such as Tyrconnel in the title, but it is not essential.

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About the author

Matthew Weld Hartstonge Author · Irish · 1773–1834

Matthew Weld Hartstonge (1773–1834) was an Irish poet and lawyer, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, who corresponded with Scott and Edgeworth. Public information about him is limited, and few details of his life survive; his output was not large, and three of his works are held in this collection. He published a volume of poetry and is best known for the three-volume historical romance The Eve of All-Hallows, whose full title is The Eve of All-Hallows; or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel. Drawing on history, the work combines romance with a Gothic atmosphere, reflecting both his poet's sensibility and his narrative interests; his correspondence with Scott and Edgeworth also shows his ties to the literary circles of his day.