The Prelude to Adventure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Prelude to Adventure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Walpole, Hugh (1884–1941).
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"The Prelude to Adventure" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the protagonist, Olva Dune, grappling with the aftermath of a violent confrontation that leads to the death of Carfax, a classmate with a reputation for cruelty. As Olva wrestles with the implications of his actions and his sudden awareness of a higher power, he navigates the complexities of guilt, existential contemplation, and a burgeoning sense of adventure amidst his university life at Cambridge. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere as Olva discovers the body of Carfax in a secluded wood following a confrontation driven by pent-up resentment and hatred. Following the incident, Olva experiences a mix of detachment and grim satisfaction, reflecting on the nature of violence and its moral implications. As he returns to Cambridge, the burden of his secret begins to weigh heavily on him, even as he tries to maintain a façade of normalcy among peers who remain oblivious to his crime. The chilling duality of Olva's character—an athlete with a distinguished background yet harboring dark impulses—sets the stage for a psychological exploration of guilt and the search for justice in a world cloaked in indifference to violence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Prelude to Adventure
- Author credits: Walpole, Hugh (1884–1941)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- College students -- Fiction
- Murder -- Fiction
- Murderers -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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