Cecil, A Peer

Cecil, A Peer

Mrs. Gore (Catherine Grace Frances)

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781278818153
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In 'Cecil, A Peer, Volume 2', Mrs. Gore continues the saga of Cecil, building upon the adventures of the engaging coxcomb introduced in the first volume. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century British high society, this novel offers a sharp and witty social satire, exploring the intricacies of class, manners, and romantic entanglements. Through keen observation and lively prose, the author paints a vibrant picture of the era, filled with memorable characters and insightful commentary on the foibles of the aristocracy. As Cecil navigates the complexities of his social world, readers are treated to a delightful blend of humor, romance, and social critique, making this sequel a worthy continuation of the original tale. This volume further solidifies the enduring appeal of Mrs. Gore’s work, capturing the spirit of a bygone era with charm and intelligence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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