9781330199732 - Robert Falconer, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) de Macdonald, George (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the 19th-century world of Scottish teenager Robert Falconer through the eyes of the author, a professor of literature who deeply admires the protagonist and his world. The author juxtaposes Falconer's experiences in his impoverished home and the outside world which holds him and his dreams of education and success captive. The harsh realities of Falconer's life forge within him fierce optimism. His youthful sorrow and struggles are eventually channelled into music which brings the transformative power of art and self-expression into focus. This book provides an insightful, historically grounded portrayal of the complexities of a young man's quest for self-improvement, and the impact external hardship and personal resilience have on its trajectory. 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.