The Adventures Of Hugh Trevor

""The Adventures of Hugh Trevor"" is a novel written by Thomas Holcroft. The story follows the life of the titular character, Hugh Trevor, a young man who is forced to leave his home in the countryside and move to London to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including thieves, aristocrats, and artists, and becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures.The novel is set in the late 18th century and explores themes such as social class, justice, and morality. It is a coming-of-age story that follows Hugh as he navigates the complexities of London society and learns valuable lessons about life and love.Holcroft's writing style is characterized by its wit, humor, and social commentary. He uses satire to comment on the absurdities of life in London and the injustices of the class system. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of London and its colorful characters.Overall, ""The Adventures of Hugh Trevor"" is a classic novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 18th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.Again the ghost of Turl haunted me. Not with terror! No: I had prepared a charm, that could arrest or exorcise the evil spirit. Let him but fairly meet me on this ground and I would hurl defiance at him.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.