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Charles Dayrell: A Modern Bacchanal (1883)

Charles Dayrell: A Modern Bacchanal (1883)

Solly, Henry

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Artists20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 112017404X
ISBN13: 9781120174048
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charles Dayrell: A Modern Bacchanal is a novel written by Henry Solly and published in 1883. The story follows the titular character, Charles Dayrell, a wealthy and privileged young man who lives a life of excess and indulgence. Dayrell spends his days drinking, gambling, and pursuing women, all while ignoring the responsibilities and expectations of his social class.Despite his reckless behavior, Dayrell is admired by many of his peers for his charm and charisma. However, his lifestyle eventually catches up with him, and he finds himself facing financial ruin and social ostracism. As he struggles to regain his footing, Dayrell must confront the consequences of his actions and reevaluate his priorities.Through Dayrell's story, Solly explores themes of morality, class, and the dangers of excess. The novel provides a vivid portrait of Victorian society and its attitudes towards wealth, privilege, and social status. With its engaging characters and thought-provoking themes, Charles Dayrell: A Modern Bacchanal remains a compelling read for modern audiences interested in the history of literature and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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