The Sylvestres V1 (1871)

The Sylvestres V1 (1871)

Matilda Betham Edwards

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120932730
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The Sylvestres V1 is a novel written by Matilda Betham Edwards and first published in 1871. The story revolves around the Sylvestre family, who live in the English countryside. The patriarch of the family, Sir John Sylvestre, is a wealthy landowner who is deeply respected in the community. His wife, Lady Sylvestre, is a loving and devoted mother to their children, but also harbors a secret from her past.The novel follows the lives of the Sylvestre children, particularly the eldest son, Edward, who is studying at Oxford University. Edward is a talented young man, but struggles to find his place in the world and reconcile his own ambitions with the expectations of his family. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Emily, falls in love with a charming but penniless artist, causing tension within the family.As the story unfolds, the Sylvestres must navigate the challenges of love, family, and society, all while trying to maintain their place in the world. The novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of family relationships and the struggles of young people trying to find their way in the world. With vivid descriptions of the English countryside and a cast of well-drawn characters, The Sylvestres V1 is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.In Three 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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