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- A Novel (1836)

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George Balcombe V1: A Novel is a literary work written by Nathaniel Tucker and first published in 1836. The novel tells the story of a young man named George Balcombe who, after being orphaned at a young age, is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in Virginia. As he grows up, George becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world of his uncle's plantation and the society that surrounds him. He begins to question the morality of slavery and the injustices that he sees around him. Along the way, George falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, but their relationship is threatened by the social norms and prejudices of the time. The novel explores themes of social inequality, morality, and the struggle for personal freedom. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that provides a window into the complex world of early 19th-century America.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164656371
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 286
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 386 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 4. december 2024
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George Balcombe V1: A Novel is a literary work written by Nathaniel Tucker and first published in 1836. The novel tells the story of a young man named George Balcombe who, after being orphaned at a young age, is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in Virginia. As he grows up, George becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world of his uncle's plantation and the society that surrounds him. He begins to question the morality of slavery and the injustices that he sees around him. Along the way, George falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, but their relationship is threatened by the social norms and prejudices of the time. The novel explores themes of social inequality, morality, and the struggle for personal freedom. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that provides a window into the complex world of early 19th-century America.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.

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