Name: The History of Henry Esmond: Historical novel 18th century England (en Inglés)
SKU: 66087388
Price: 784.28 MXN
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Author: Makepeace Thackeray, William
ISBN: 9782322622788

portada The History of Henry Esmond: Historical novel 18th century England (en Inglés)

The History of Henry Esmond: Historical novel 18th century England (en Inglés)

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Autor

Makepeace Thackeray, William

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Inglés

N° páginas

678

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Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21x14.8x3.8 cm

ISBN13

9782322622788

The History of Henry Esmond: Historical novel 18th century England (en Inglés)

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The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray is a masterful historical novel set in the turbulent world of 18th century England. Written as a memoir, the book follows the life of Henry Esmond, an orphan raised by the noble Castlewood family after the Glorious Revolution. Against the backdrop of the English Restoration and the rise and fall of the Jacobite cause, Henry navigates a landscape marked by political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and the complexities of social class. Esmond's journey is shaped by his devotion to Lady Castlewood and his loyalty to the family that adopts him. As he matures, he becomes entangled in the great events of his time, including the War of the Spanish Succession and the plots to restore the Stuart monarchy. Thackeray's narrative blends romance, satire, and family saga, capturing both the grandeur and the conflicts of England's past. The novel's richly drawn characters Lady Castlewood, her daughter Beatrix, and the enigmatic Lord Castlewood embody the passions and ambitions of an era in which honor and betrayal often walk hand in hand. Thackeray's prose is distinguished by its wit, psychological insight, and attention to historical detail. The History of Henry Esmond stands as a literary classic, offering readers a vivid portrait of a society in transition and a meditation on identity, love, and the burdens of inheritance. The novel's unique narrative voice, blending memoir and fiction, invites readers into the heart of British literature and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest storytellers.