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- An Englishman (1920)

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William: An Englishman is a novel written by Cicely Mary Hamilton and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of William Tully, a young man from a working-class family in England. William is intelligent and ambitious, but his social status and lack of connections make it difficult for him to achieve his dreams of success.Despite the obstacles he faces, William is determined to make something of himself and rises through the ranks of the civil service. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Griselda, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social backgrounds.As William's career continues to flourish, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the class system in England and begins to question his own place in society. The novel explores themes of social inequality, class consciousness, and the struggle for individual freedom and fulfillment.Overall, William: An Englishman is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the complexities of English society in the early 20th century, as well as a compelling portrait of a young man's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment.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:
  • 9781167214011
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 284
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 381 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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William: An Englishman is a novel written by Cicely Mary Hamilton and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of William Tully, a young man from a working-class family in England. William is intelligent and ambitious, but his social status and lack of connections make it difficult for him to achieve his dreams of success.Despite the obstacles he faces, William is determined to make something of himself and rises through the ranks of the civil service. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Griselda, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social backgrounds.As William's career continues to flourish, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the class system in England and begins to question his own place in society. The novel explores themes of social inequality, class consciousness, and the struggle for individual freedom and fulfillment.Overall, William: An Englishman is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the complexities of English society in the early 20th century, as well as a compelling portrait of a young man's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment.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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