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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.: A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty, Q. Anne; Written by Himself
de THACKERAY, William Makepeace
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- Very Good+
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New York: The Heritage Press. Very Good+. 1956. Hardcover. William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel is set in England at the time of the Restoration in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This handsome reprint edition with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone and with a new introduction by Laura Benét. Sandglass leaflet laid in (NY, #IV: 21) --- In black quarter cloth over Ardizzone-illustrated cloth-covered boards and green topstain. Volume housed in green paper-covered slipcase. --- A clean, unmarked, tightly-bound copy but with slightly sunned spine and a hint of age-toning to leaves. Slipcase with small tears along edges and with some discoloration but remaining structurally sound.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xxi, 441 pages .
Sinopsis
What spectacle is more august than that of a great king in exile? Who is more worthy of respect than a brave man in misfortune?' When "Henry Esmond" appeared in 1852, noted writers and critics of the time acclaimed it as the best historical novel ever written. Set in the reign of Queen Anne, the story follows the troubled progress of a gentleman and an officer in Marlborough's army, as he painfully wrestles with an emotional allegiance to the old Tory-Catholic England until, disillusioned, he comes to terms of a kind with the Whiggish-Protestant future. This change also entails a very uncomfortable switch in his affections. The love story of Henry Esmond is charged with sombre, unconscious emotions, yet is skilfully embedded into historical events which are convincing but never too prominent.
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- Bluebird Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 85175
- Título
- The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.: A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty, Q. Anne; Written by Himself
- Autor
- THACKERAY, William Makepeace
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good+
- Editorial
- The Heritage Press
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 1956
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