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Benjamin Disraeli

    21 dicembre 1804 – 19 aprile 1881

    Un eminente politico e autore britannico, servì due volte come Primo Ministro e lasciò un segno significativo nella politica del XIX secolo. È particolarmente ricordato per la sua intensa rivalità con un avversario politico e per il suo favore presso la Regina Vittoria. I suoi principali successi politici includono contributi fondamentali a un'importante legge di riforma e la creazione del moderno Partito Conservatore. Sebbene le sue attività letterarie fossero spesso secondarie alle sue ambizioni politiche, il suo lavoro comprende sia romanzi romantici che politici.

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    Vivian Grey
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      • 19 ore di lettura

      The novel follows an ambitious young man as he navigates the elite political and social landscapes of Georgian England. Through its vibrant depiction of London's fashionable society and its infamous dandy characters, it captures the allure and complexities of high society. Written by Benjamin Disraeli, this work became a significant cultural touchstone of its era, reflecting the ambitions and intrigues of its time.

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    • Sybil

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      • 17 ore di lettura

      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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      • 24 ore di lettura

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    • Count Alarcos; A Tragedy

      in large print

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

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    • The Rise of Iskander

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      • 124pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

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      The Rise of Iskander
    • Coningsby; Or, The New Generation

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      • 708pagine
      • 25 ore di lettura

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      Coningsby; Or, The New Generation
    • The Voyage of Captain Popanilla

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      • 152pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

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      • 17 ore di lettura

      This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original work from the publisher. The 1905 edition is not indexed or illustrated. The text discusses how certain individuals, believing they possess more talent than others, realize that power and rewards are often reserved for a select few. Consequently, they seek results through social engagements, such as dinners and public meetings, where they can gain favor and recognition. They find themselves in the orbit of influential figures, attending assemblies that showcase status symbols, unaware of the sacrifices made by those in power. These individuals become malleable, willing to trade their votes for social invitations and willing to shift allegiances if their social needs are met. The narrative highlights the ease with which one can manipulate such people by recognizing their families and making personal connections. Lady St. Julians humorously reflects on their past failures to maintain control over their boroughs, attributing it to a loss of perspective and an overly exclusive mindset. The arrival of Lady Firebrace interrupts their conversation, adding to the social dynamics at play.

      The World's Classics - 291: Sybil
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      • 380pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

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      Vivian Grey; The English Comédie Humaine, In Two Volumes
    • Endymion; In Two Volumes

      Volume 2 - in large print

      • 372pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

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