Red Ryvington (1885)

Red Ryvington (1885)

William Bury Westall

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437133356
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Red Ryvington is a novel written by William Bury Westall and first published in 1885. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the English countryside and follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Redmond Ryvington, from his childhood to his adulthood. Redmond is a young man who is both intelligent and ambitious, but he is also impulsive and prone to making rash decisions.The novel begins with Redmond’s childhood, where he is raised by his mother and a cruel stepfather. Despite his difficult upbringing, Redmond is determined to succeed in life and sets his sights on becoming a successful businessman. He leaves home at a young age and begins working for a wealthy merchant in London.As Redmond rises through the ranks of the merchant’s business, he becomes increasingly wealthy and powerful. However, his success comes at a cost, as he becomes increasingly ruthless and willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. Along the way, he also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Alice, but their relationship is complicated by Redmond’s ruthless business dealings and his own personal demons.As the novel progresses, Redmond’s past catches up with him and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. The story culminates in a dramatic and tragic finale, as Redmond’s ambition and greed ultimately lead to his downfall.Overall, Red Ryvington is a powerful and compelling novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a timeless story that remains relevant today, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in classic English literature.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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