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- A Narrative (1906)

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Kinsmen: A Narrative is a novel written by David Heron and originally published in 1906. The story follows the lives of two cousins, John and Richard, who are born into a wealthy family in England during the 19th century. Despite their privileged upbringing, the two cousins have very different personalities and ambitions. John is ambitious and driven, while Richard is content with a simple life.As they grow older, John becomes increasingly obsessed with making a name for himself and becoming successful in business. He marries a wealthy woman and becomes a member of Parliament, but his greed and ambition lead to his downfall. Richard, on the other hand, falls in love with a simple country girl and lives a quiet life on a farm.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, love, and family loyalty. It also provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of England during the 19th century. Overall, Kinsmen: A Narrative is a thought-provoking novel that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition.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:
  • 9781165380978
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 304
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 408 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Kinsmen: A Narrative is a novel written by David Heron and originally published in 1906. The story follows the lives of two cousins, John and Richard, who are born into a wealthy family in England during the 19th century. Despite their privileged upbringing, the two cousins have very different personalities and ambitions. John is ambitious and driven, while Richard is content with a simple life.As they grow older, John becomes increasingly obsessed with making a name for himself and becoming successful in business. He marries a wealthy woman and becomes a member of Parliament, but his greed and ambition lead to his downfall. Richard, on the other hand, falls in love with a simple country girl and lives a quiet life on a farm.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, love, and family loyalty. It also provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of England during the 19th century. Overall, Kinsmen: A Narrative is a thought-provoking novel that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition.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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