The Mutable Many

The Mutable Many

Robert Barr

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789374596043
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A dense London fog curls around lamp-lit streets, where the ambitions and anxieties of the Victorian era simmer beneath the surface of polite society. Within these drawing rooms and bustling avenues, a cast of sharply drawn characters navigates the shifting currents of class, reputation, and desire, their witty exchanges masking deeper uncertainties about their place in a world in flux. Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England, this novel unfolds as a social satire, dissecting the manners and morals of its age with both irony and compassion. The narrative’s keen eye for the absurdities of British society, matched by a deft, often humorous touch, brings to life the tensions between outward respectability and private longing, exposing the mutable nature of identity and ambition.The story’s elegant prose and incisive dialogue invite readers into a literary fiction that is as entertaining as it is perceptive, exploring the subtle codes of conduct that govern relationships and the quiet revolutions that unsettle established order. For admirers of British literature and those drawn to the complexities of society and class, this work stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of satirical storytelling. Its exploration of the human condition, set within the distinctive atmosphere of the Victorian era, ensures its place among the most engaging English fiction of its time.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today’s and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, offering both general readers and collectors an opportunity to rediscover a witty narrative that continues to illuminate the shifting tides of manners, morals, and ambition.

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