9781330866566 - Dear Experience: A Tale (Classic Reprint) de Ruffini, Giovanni (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 delightful and witty book follows the well-to-do Paragreens, on their first family vacation abroad. Embarking from England to Paris for the Great Exhibition of 1855, they experience a hilarious series of misadventures during their travels. While the family experiences some disappointments, they relish the many unique opportunities to experience French culture. The author uses the Paragreen's holiday to explore broader cultural and social themes, such as French and English rivalry, class differences, and the role of women. The book is a wealth of insights into human nature, social class in mid-Victorian England, and the lively atmosphere of 19th-century Paris. 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.