Bøger af Augustus Septimus Mayhew
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- A Serio-Comic Tale Of Ambitious Love (1861)
334,95 kr. The Finest Girl In Bloomsbury is a serio-comic novel written by Augustus Septimus Mayhew in 1861. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Miss Polly Perkins, who is considered to be the most beautiful and charming girl in Bloomsbury. She is ambitious and dreams of marrying a wealthy man to secure her future. The novel is set in Victorian England, where social status and wealth play a significant role in determining one's place in society. Miss Polly Perkins, with her beauty and wit, attracts the attention of several suitors, including a wealthy merchant, a titled gentleman, and a struggling artist. As the story unfolds, Miss Perkins navigates through the complexities of social class and relationships, trying to find her place in the world. The novel is a humorous and satirical take on the Victorian society's obsession with wealth and status and the lengths people go to achieve them. Mayhew's writing style is witty and engaging, and he creates a vivid picture of Victorian England, its customs, and its people. The Finest Girl In Bloomsbury is a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, social commentary, and romantic comedies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- A Tale (1855)
263,95 kr. ""Kitty Lamere Or A Dark Page In London Life: A Tale"" is a novel written by Augustus Septimus Mayhew in 1855. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young woman named Kitty Lamere, who is forced to navigate the harsh realities of life in Victorian England. Kitty is born into poverty and is forced to work as a prostitute to survive. She is taken in by a man named Jack, who becomes her protector and lover. However, their relationship is complicated by Jack's involvement in criminal activities, which puts Kitty in danger.As the story progresses, Kitty becomes involved in a series of events that lead to her being accused of murder. She is forced to flee from the law and goes into hiding, but eventually returns to face her accusers and clear her name. Throughout the novel, Mayhew explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for survival in Victorian England. He also delves into the complex relationships between men and women, and the ways in which women were often exploited and victimized in a male-dominated society. Overall, ""Kitty Lamere Or A Dark Page In London Life: A Tale"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th-century London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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407,95 kr. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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