The Vicar of Wakefield
de Goldsmith, Oliver [Rackham, Arthur Illustrator]
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Ver descripción
- Librería
-
Olney, Maryland, United States
Formas de pago aceptadas
Sobre este artículo
Philadelphia: David McKay. 1929. First US Edition. Very good+, spine dulled, light wear to cloth; Inscription on endpaper. .
Sinopsis
"The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling with adversity." When Dr Primrose loses his fortune in a disastrous investment, his idyllic life in the country is shattered and he is forced to move with his wife and six children to an impoverished living on the estate of Squire Thornhill. Taking to the road in pursuit of his daughter, who has been seduced by the rakish Squire, the beleaguered Primrose becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures – encountering his long-lost son in a travelling theatre company and even spending time in a debtor’s prison. Yet Primrose, though hampered by his unworldliness and pride, is sustained by his unwavering religious faith. In The Vicar of Wakefield , Goldsmith gently mocks many of the literary conventions of his day – from pastoral and romance to the picaresque – infusing his story of a hapless clergyman with warm humour and amiable social satire. In his introduction, Stephen Coote discusses Goldsmith’s eventful life, the literary devices used in the novel, and its central themes of Christianity, justice and the family. This edition also includes a bibliography and notes.
Reseñas
(¡Iniciar sesión or Crear una cuenta primero!)
Detalles
- Librería
- T. A. Borden Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 26022
- Título
- The Vicar of Wakefield
- Autor
- Goldsmith, Oliver [Rackham, Arthur Illustrator]
- Ilustrador
- 12 color plates
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Edición
- First US Edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- David McKay
- Lugar de publicación
- Philadelphia
- Fecha de publicación
- 1929
- Palabras clave
- Fiction
Términos de venta
T. A. Borden Books
Orders usually ship on the following business day. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2 LB. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Ask us about the lowest shipping rate available for your order!
Sobre el vendedor
T. A. Borden Books
Miembro de Biblio desde 2009
Olney, Maryland
Sobre T. A. Borden Books
T. A. Borden Books has been in business since 1987. We carry books in all fields, primarily academic and specialized titles.
