Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography - Couverture souple

LAURENCE OLIPHANT

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9361818368 ISBN 13 : 9789361818363

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

The novel is structured as a series of vignettes or episodes, each offering a glimpse into the lives of various characters who inhabit the social world of Piccadilly. Through these interconnected stories, Oliphant provides a panoramic view of Victorian society, its values, and its contradictions. The characters in "Piccadilly" come from different social backgrounds and occupy different positions within the hierarchy of Victorian society. They include aristocrats, socialites, politicians, artists, and members of the nouveau riche. Each character is depicted with a keen eye for detail and nuance, offering readers a multifaceted portrait of the society in which they live. The narrative explores themes such as wealth, power, ambition, love, and social status, as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and pursue their desires and aspirations. Through their interactions and experiences, the novel reveals the hypocrisies, pretensions, and moral ambiguities of Victorian society, while also celebrating its vitality, energy, and creativity. Oliphant employs a sharp wit and biting satire to skewer the foibles and follies of his characters and the society they inhabit. His prose is characterized by a keen sense of observation and a talent for capturing the nuances of human behavior, making "Piccadilly" a rich and rewarding read for fans of Victorian literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9361818368
• ISBN 13: 9789361818363
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible