Pierre or the Ambiguities

Autori

• Herman Melville

Parametri

• 246 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Letteratura Americana
• Narrativa
• Storia
• XIX Secolo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The narrative follows Pierre Glendinning Jr., a 19-year-old heir grappling with his controlling mother and an impending marriage to Lucy Tartan. His life takes a turn when he meets Isabel Banford, revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of his deceased father. As Pierre navigates the complexities of family legacy and societal expectations, he hatches a plan to protect his father's reputation, alleviate his mother's sorrow, and ensure Isabel receives her rightful inheritance. Themes of identity, duty, and moral ambiguity are central to the story.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

(In brossura)