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Rejected Guest is a novel by Richard Aldington, published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named George Winterbourne, who is disillusioned with his upper-class upbringing and seeks to find meaning in his life. He becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers in London, and falls in love with a woman named Rosamund. However, their relationship is complicated by Rosamund's past and her ties to a wealthy older man. As George struggles to come to terms with his own identity and desires, he is faced with a series of challenges that test his beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Aldington's writing is noted for its vivid descriptions of London's bohemian scene, as well as its frank portrayal of sexuality and relationships. Overall, Rejected Guest is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the cultural and social upheavals of the early 20th 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:
  • 9781162795461
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 380
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 508 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Rejected Guest is a novel by Richard Aldington, published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named George Winterbourne, who is disillusioned with his upper-class upbringing and seeks to find meaning in his life. He becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers in London, and falls in love with a woman named Rosamund. However, their relationship is complicated by Rosamund's past and her ties to a wealthy older man. As George struggles to come to terms with his own identity and desires, he is faced with a series of challenges that test his beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Aldington's writing is noted for its vivid descriptions of London's bohemian scene, as well as its frank portrayal of sexuality and relationships. Overall, Rejected Guest is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the cultural and social upheavals of the early 20th 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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