Excerpt from Beating the Air, Vol. 2 of 3
Daughters: he had made no return to them for their attentions and their smiles, but he regretted that they were bestowed no more. Indeed he not only regretted but resented it. He had never been what is usually called an amiable man, and now he was becoming decidedly cross in the grain.
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Excerpt from Beating the Air, Vol. 2 of 3
Sir walter perceval had not grown either happier or more amiable as he grew older. He had quarrelled with the maiden aunt who had once kept his house for him; and he had fallen foul of a succession of salaried housekeepers. He had never inte rested himself much in any one of 'the human race for over fifty years, and now none of.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book navigates the complex social conventions of the English upper classes in the late Victorian era through the personal experiences of its characters. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of changing societal norms and aspirations, exploring the struggles and triumphs of those caught between tradition and modernity. The author delves into themes of duty, love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness, exposing the hidden frailties and motivations that shape human behavior. Through its nuanced storytelling and vivid descriptions of aristocratic life, this book offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of social expectations. Its insights provide a deeper understanding of both the privileges and constraints that define the world it depicts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333705701_0
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