Conrad Blessington

Conrad Blessington

A Lady

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104086954
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Conrad Blessington: A Tale is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ''A Lady'' and originally published in 1833. The story revolves around the titular character, Conrad Blessington, a young man born into a wealthy family who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Emily, but their relationship is threatened by the machinations of Conrad’s jealous cousin, Augustus. As the plot unfolds, Conrad faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and family drama. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of success and happiness, and ultimately triumphs over his enemies and achieves his goals. The novel is notable for its portrayal of early 19th-century society, particularly the upper classes, and for its exploration of themes such as ambition, love, and betrayal. It is also notable for its strong female characters, including Emily, who is depicted as intelligent, independent, and capable of holding her own in a male-dominated world. Overall, Conrad Blessington: A Tale is a compelling and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of its time.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.

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