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Two Years Ago V2 is a novel written by Charles Kingsley. It is the second volume of the Two Years Ago series and was published in 1857. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several characters in England and the West Indies. The main character, Lancelot Smith, is a wealthy young man who is in love with a woman named Lucy. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father is a former slave owner and Lancelot's father is an abolitionist. The novel explores themes of class, race, and social justice, and is known for its vivid descriptions of the West Indies and its people. It is also notable for its portrayal of the struggles of former slaves and their descendants in post-emancipation society. Overall, Two Years Ago V2 is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the social and political issues of its time.1899. Church of England parson, novelist, Christian Socialist, Protestant controversialist, poet, and amateur naturalist, Kingsley stands importantly at the center of the Victorian age. In his novel Two Years ago, he raises the twin issues of how poor sanitary conditions and public apathy cause an outbreak of cholera. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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:
  • 9781162805849
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 414
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 549 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Two Years Ago V2 is a novel written by Charles Kingsley. It is the second volume of the Two Years Ago series and was published in 1857. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several characters in England and the West Indies. The main character, Lancelot Smith, is a wealthy young man who is in love with a woman named Lucy. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father is a former slave owner and Lancelot's father is an abolitionist. The novel explores themes of class, race, and social justice, and is known for its vivid descriptions of the West Indies and its people. It is also notable for its portrayal of the struggles of former slaves and their descendants in post-emancipation society. Overall, Two Years Ago V2 is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the social and political issues of its time.1899. Church of England parson, novelist, Christian Socialist, Protestant controversialist, poet, and amateur naturalist, Kingsley stands importantly at the center of the Victorian age. In his novel Two Years ago, he raises the twin issues of how poor sanitary conditions and public apathy cause an outbreak of cholera. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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