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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the absurdities of Victorian society through the lens of romantic love and the burgeoning aesthetic movement. The author crafts a witty and satirical tale set amidst a group of young women who are all hopelessly in love with a poet, Reginald Bunthorne, known for his melancholic and overly dramatic verses. The story unfolds as Bunthorne is besieged by admirers, each vying for his affections, while he, paradoxically, finds himself drawn to Patience, a simple village milkmaid who finds his poetry nonsensical. The author cleverly lampoons the self-seriousness of the aesthetic movement, highlighting the contrast between its idealized, often pretentious, artistic principles and the realities of everyday life. The central conflict revolves around the question of whether true love can exist amidst such a contrived and shallow environment, ultimately posing a humorous critique of the Victorian era's obsession with appearances and social status. This book offers a timeless perspective on the complexities of human emotion and the often farcical nature of societal conventions. 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 9781332987498_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332987498
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332987498
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