9781334116834 - A Life Awry, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel (Classic Reprint) de Pickering, Percival (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 follows the story of Hugh Lilcot, a soldier returning home to England after ten years spent in India. During his absence, Hugh's cousin Judy has developed a severe spinal curvature, resulting in a significant physical deformity that profoundly impacts her life and the way Hugh perceives her. The author explores the social conventions and prejudices of the time, contrasting the idyllic beauty of the natural world with the harsh realities of human suffering and the ways in which society often marginalizes those who are different. Through Hugh's journey of coming to terms with Judy's condition, this book delves into themes of beauty, prejudice, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on the nature of true acceptance and the power of love to transcend physical limitations. 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.