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The Climbing Boy - Richard Brinsley Peake - Bog

- A Comic Drama In Three Acts (1834)

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The Climbing Boy is a play written by Richard Brinsley Peake in 1834. It is a comic drama that takes place in three acts. The story revolves around a young chimney sweep named Tom Blunt, who is sold by his father to a cruel master. Tom is forced to work long hours and endure harsh treatment, but he dreams of a better life. His fortunes change when he is taken in by a wealthy family and given the opportunity to receive an education. However, his past catches up with him and he must face the consequences of his previous life. The play explores themes of social injustice, class divisions, and the power of education to transform lives. The Climbing Boy is a poignant and humorous tale that highlights the struggles of the working class in 19th century England.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:
  • 9781163881897
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 74
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 109 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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The Climbing Boy is a play written by Richard Brinsley Peake in 1834. It is a comic drama that takes place in three acts. The story revolves around a young chimney sweep named Tom Blunt, who is sold by his father to a cruel master. Tom is forced to work long hours and endure harsh treatment, but he dreams of a better life. His fortunes change when he is taken in by a wealthy family and given the opportunity to receive an education. However, his past catches up with him and he must face the consequences of his previous life. The play explores themes of social injustice, class divisions, and the power of education to transform lives. The Climbing Boy is a poignant and humorous tale that highlights the struggles of the working class in 19th century England.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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