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Engraved Gems

Engraved Gems

Maxwell Sommerville

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354841064
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Engraved gems of memory and ornament come alive again in a faithful, reverent edition that treats the old tale with fresh eye and renewed care.This illustrated novella edition restores Maxwell Sommerville’s classic in the spirit of public domain fiction, pairing old style prose with deliberate craft and period flavour. The work unfolds as a moral allegory set in victorian era britain and turn of century london, inviting readers into a world where art and craftsmanship illuminate character and consequence. It is more than a narrative; it is a gothic short stories collection brought together as a timeless classic british fiction anthology, where tone, texture and suggestion carry the weight of memory.Historically significant as a voice of its era, this volume is curated for scholars and curious readers alike-an academic study copy that feels intimate, not dusty. Its refined design and careful restoration honour the cultural lineage of a bygone century while inviting new readers to consider how ornament and meaning intertwine. For casual readers, it offers a compelling, character-driven tale of moral choice; for collectors, it is a rare, gift-worthy object that signals reverence for literary heritage.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is not simply a reprint but a cultural treasure-an enduring testament to public domain fiction and the art of storytelling.

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