9781330412688 - Ah, Happy England: A Forecast of a General Lament, a Poem in Five Acts (Classic Reprint) de Middleton, Empson Edward (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 is a poetic narrative examining the stifled existence and frustrations of men and women in Victorian England's upper social classes. Set against the backdrop of a restrictive and hypocritical society, the author explores the theme of love, marriage, and the search for personal fulfillment within rigidly defined social structures. The poems delve into the disillusionment and despair felt by those navigating a world where wealth, lineage, and social status trump genuine connection and happiness. Through the voices of various characters, the author exposes the absurdity and artificiality of a society obsessed with appearances and material possessions, leaving readers to reflect on the corrosive effects of such a system on the human spirit. 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.