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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Prepare to be swept away into a vanished world of glamour and excess among the haut ton of the late Victorian era. Through witty and poignant verse, this book immerses the reader within the intricacies of aristocratic society, revealing the scandals, tragedies, and the decadent lifestyles of the gilded elite. In a biting and often scandalous style, the author dissects the lives of late-Victorian celebrities, presenting a cast of tragic heroines, charismatic rogues, and ambivalent anti-heroes. The poems expose the glimmering facade of glamour while simultaneously unveiling the heartbreak, ennui, and unfulfilled longing bubbling beneath the surface. By turns hilarious and tragic, these verses form a social commentary on a gilded age teetering on the precipice of radical change. Despite the decades that have passed, the struggles and dreams of the characters leap from the page, making this book as relevant today as it must have been upon its first publication. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a lost era that continues to captivate our imaginations. Its themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning resonate with readers of any era, reminding us that the human condition transcends the boundaries of time. 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 9781331799955_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331799955
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331799955
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