The Business Of Pleasure V1 (1865) - Edmund Hodgson Yates - Bog

The Business Of Pleasure V1 is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates in 1865. The story revolves around the life of a young man named George Cinqbars, who is born into a wealthy family but is not content with his life. He decides to leave his family and pursue a career in the theatre, which leads him to a life of pleasure and indulgence.As he becomes more involved in the world of theatre, George begins to encounter a variety of characters, including actresses, playwrights, and theatre managers. He also becomes romantically involved with a young actress named Fanny Dornton, who becomes his muse and inspiration.However, George's pursuit of pleasure and his reckless spending eventually catch up with him, and he finds himself in debt and facing financial ruin. He is forced to make some difficult choices in order to save himself and his reputation.The Business Of Pleasure V1 is a fascinating look at the world of theatre in the mid-19th century, and the characters and situations depicted in the novel are both entertaining and thought-provoking. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre or the social and cultural norms of Victorian England.In Two Volumes.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.