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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book plunges into the decadent world of Victorian London, offering a vivid portrait of the societal anxieties of the era. The author delves into the complicated relationship between the upper and lower classes, exploring the hypocrisy and moral ambiguity that pervaded this society. Through the lens of Lord Somerville, a jaded aristocrat disillusioned with the superficiality of his own world, the story presents a scathing critique of the Victorian obsession with appearances and the societal pressures that masked deeper moral and social anxieties. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a peculiar phenomenon strikes London, stripping its inhabitants of their clothing, exposing them in their raw and unadorned state. This seemingly absurd event throws into sharp relief the deeply entrenched class divisions of the time, forcing characters to confront their own identities and the fragility of social norms. This thought-provoking exploration of Victorian society offers a fascinating commentary on the complexities of class, morality, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330919774_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330919774
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330919774
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)