The Confessions Of Harry Lorrequer: Volume 2 - Couverture souple

Lever, Charles James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9375559572 ISBN 13 : 9789375559573

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2025

Synopsis

The confessions of Harry Lorrequer Volume 2 follows the lively path of a young officer whose world is shaped by shifting loyalties, restless movement, and the humorous unpredictability of social life. The narrative uses energetic scenes to explore how excitement, nostalgia, and ambition coexist in a career defined by travel and constant reinvention. The opening atmosphere captures public celebration and emotional return, revealing how community admiration often contrasts with the private uncertainties of someone attempting to balance duty with personal aspiration. The story offers glimpses into festive gatherings, eccentric personalities, and the tendency to create complications through impulsive decisions, showing how even ordinary moments can turn chaotic when enthusiasm outruns caution. As the narrative develops, it examines how performance, self-presentation, and the desire for approval shape interactions in both professional and social spaces. Through lighthearted mishaps and shifting circumstances, the work reflects on the pursuit of belonging, the appeal of adventure, and the challenge of maintaining composure amid constant change.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Charles James Lever (1806-1872) was an Irish novelist and editor. He gained fame with his early novels "Harry Lorrequer" (1839) and "Charles O'Malley" (1841), which were noted for their adventurous plots and humorous style. Lever spent much of his life abroad, particularly in continental Europe, which influenced the settings and themes of his later works. His novels often reflect his Irish heritage and expatriate experiences, providing a unique perspective on the social and political issues of his time. Lever's works often drew on his experiences in Ireland and Europe, blending wit, humor, and a keen observation of social and political issues of his time. Some of his other notable works include "Charles O'Malley, the Irish Dragoon" (1841), "Tom Burke of Ours" (1844), and "The Daltons" (1852). His writing style is characterized by its energetic narrative and engaging, sometimes larger-than-life, characters. Lever spent much of his later life on the continent, particularly in Italy, where he continued to write and edit for various periodicals. Lever initially pursued a career in medicine but eventually turned to writing, finding success with his first major novel, "The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer" (1839), which was serialized and gained him widespread popularity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9375559572
• ISBN 13: 9789375559573
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 90
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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