Sinners Down the Centuries - Philip Beaufoy Barry - Bog

Sinners Down the Centuries is a historical fiction novel written by Philip Beaufoy Barry. The book is set in different eras and follows the lives of various characters who are all sinners in their own ways. The novel explores the themes of sin, redemption, and forgiveness.The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different era. The first part is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of a gladiator who seeks redemption for his past sins. The second part is set during the Middle Ages and follows the story of a knight who becomes a sinner after betraying his lord.The third part is set during the Renaissance and follows the story of a painter who is haunted by his past sins. The final part is set in the present day and follows the story of a businessman who is forced to confront his own sins.Throughout the book, the characters struggle with their own sins and seek redemption in different ways. Some turn to religion, while others seek forgiveness from those they have wronged. The novel explores the idea that sin is a universal human experience and that redemption is possible for anyone.Overall, Sinners Down the Centuries is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the complexities of sin and redemption throughout history.1929. From Cleopatra to Cora Pearl and from Ovid to Edmund Kean, 69 BC-AD 1886. Contents: Cleopatra; Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid); Abelard and Heloise; Francois Villon; Ninon de Lenclos; Aphra Behn; John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester; Francis Charters; Giacomo Casanova; Jeanne du Barry; Christian VII of Denmark and his Queen; Edmund Kean; Cora Pearl.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.