Works

Works

William Makepeace Thackeray / Sir Leslie Stephen

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781279377215
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'The Virginians' by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel that continues the story begun in 'The History of Henry Esmond.' This sweeping narrative follows the fortunes of the Warrington family across two generations, set against the backdrop of 18th-century England and colonial America. The novel primarily focuses on George and Harry Warrington, grandsons of Henry Esmond, whose lives diverge as one remains in England while the other ventures to Virginia. The brothers find themselves on opposing sides of the American Revolution. Thackeray masterfully weaves together themes of inheritance, identity, and the complexities of familial relationships amidst significant historical events. With vivid characters and detailed settings, 'The Virginians' offers a rich tapestry of love, war, and social change, showcasing Thackeray’s signature wit and insightful observations on human nature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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