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Peter Penniless

- Gamekeeper And Gentleman (1884)

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Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a novel written by George Christopher Davies in 1884. The story revolves around the life of Peter Penniless, a young gamekeeper who aspires to become a gentleman. The novel is set in the English countryside during the 19th century, a time when social class and hierarchy were very prominent.Peter Penniless is a hardworking and honest gamekeeper who is content with his life until he falls in love with a wealthy young lady named Miss Rosamond. He realizes that his social status is a barrier to their relationship and decides to improve his position in society. Peter sets out on a journey to become a gentleman, facing many challenges and obstacles along the way.The novel explores themes of social mobility, love, and class struggle. It portrays the struggles of a young man who tries to break free from the constraints of his social class and achieve his dreams. The story is full of twists and turns, with unexpected events and characters that keep the reader engaged.Overall, Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a classic novel that highlights the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance in achieving one's goals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, social history, and the struggles of the working class during the 19th century.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167126116
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 386
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 735 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. december 2024
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Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a novel written by George Christopher Davies in 1884. The story revolves around the life of Peter Penniless, a young gamekeeper who aspires to become a gentleman. The novel is set in the English countryside during the 19th century, a time when social class and hierarchy were very prominent.Peter Penniless is a hardworking and honest gamekeeper who is content with his life until he falls in love with a wealthy young lady named Miss Rosamond. He realizes that his social status is a barrier to their relationship and decides to improve his position in society. Peter sets out on a journey to become a gentleman, facing many challenges and obstacles along the way.The novel explores themes of social mobility, love, and class struggle. It portrays the struggles of a young man who tries to break free from the constraints of his social class and achieve his dreams. The story is full of twists and turns, with unexpected events and characters that keep the reader engaged.Overall, Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a classic novel that highlights the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance in achieving one's goals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, social history, and the struggles of the working class during the 19th century.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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