The Brothers (1848)

The Brothers is a novel written by Jane Alice Sargant and published in 1848. The book follows the lives of two brothers, George and John, who come from a wealthy family in England. George is the older brother and is portrayed as being selfish and materialistic, while John is the younger brother and is depicted as being kind and generous.The story begins with the brothers inheriting their father's fortune and estate after his death. George immediately begins to spend his inheritance on lavish parties and expensive possessions, while John uses his money to help the less fortunate in their community.As the story progresses, George's reckless spending causes him to fall into debt, and he turns to gambling and other vices to try and make up for his losses. Meanwhile, John continues to use his wealth to help others and becomes a respected member of the community.The novel explores themes of morality and the corrupting influence of wealth, as well as the bonds of brotherhood and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, The Brothers is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the social and moral issues of 19th century England.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.