Our Island V1

Our Island V1

Humphry William Woolrych

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437094831
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Our Island V1: Comprising Forgery, A Tale, And The Lunatic, A Tale is a book written by Humphry William Woolrych and originally published in 1833. The book is a collection of two tales set on a fictional island. The first tale, Forgery, tells the story of a young man named Charles who is accused of forging a will. He is imprisoned and faces trial, but his father and friends believe in his innocence and work to clear his name. The tale explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the consequences of one’s actions.The second tale, The Lunatic, follows the story of a young woman named Emily who is committed to an asylum on the island after exhibiting signs of madness. She is mistreated by the staff and other patients, but eventually finds a friend in a fellow inmate. The tale explores themes of mental illness, institutional abuse, and the power of friendship.Overall, Our Island V1: Comprising Forgery, A Tale, And The Lunatic, A Tale is a thought-provoking book that delves into complex themes and issues. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the human condition.In Two Volumes.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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