Endymion

Endymion

Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354755965
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A sharp, sparkling doorway into an era of ambition, society, and wit. Endymion invites readers to step inside a finely wrought Victorian landscape where politics, faith, and personal desire collide with razor-edged satire.This is more than a historical romance or a novel of manners; it is a richly layered tale of ambition and status set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century British society. Disraeli’s sharp voice, often evoked in comparisons to the stylistic bravura of his era, manoeuvres through religion and faith critiques, political intrigue, and social performance with a grace that rewards both the casual reader and the serious classic-literature enthusiast. The book serves as a bridge for college course discussions and general readers alike, offering a vivid sense of the era’s manners, rhetoric, and public life without sacrificing intimate character drama.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Endymion stands as a touchstone of Victorian era groundwork, inviting modern readers to discover a nuanced precursor to later British literary politics and society-scrutinising satire. For classic-literature collectors and newcomers seeking a classic that rewards careful reading, this title offers a distinct, immersive doorway into Disraeli’s distinctive craft and a pivotal moment in the canon of British fiction.

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