Henry Esmond
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 18th-century England, The History of Henry Esmond chronicles the life and loves of its titular hero, a gentleman of honor navigating a world of political intrigue and social upheaval. This historical novel masterfully portrays the Jacobite cause and the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and unrequited affection within a noble family. Thackeray’s prose, rich with period detail and psychological insight, illuminates the moral dilemmas faced by its characters with a poignant and often satirical tone. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of a bygone era, detailing the personal sacrifices and grand aspirations that shaped individual destinies amidst national conflict. It ultimately illustrates the enduring power of love and the search for identity in a changing world.
Author: W. M. Thackeray
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, COLLINS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 18th-century England, The History of Henry Esmond chronicles the life and loves of its titular hero, a gentleman of honor navigating a world of political intrigue and social upheaval. This historical novel masterfully portrays the Jacobite cause and the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and unrequited affection within a noble family. Thackeray’s prose, rich with period detail and psychological insight, illuminates the moral dilemmas faced by its characters with a poignant and often satirical tone. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of a bygone era, detailing the personal sacrifices and grand aspirations that shaped individual destinies amidst national conflict. It ultimately illustrates the enduring power of love and the search for identity in a changing world.