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The Eldest Son
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023316538
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Archibald Marshall's The Eldest Son offers a fascinating glimpse into English country house life in the early 20th century. Through sharp satire and keen observation, Marshall explores the intricate dynamics of an upper-class English family and the societal expectations that bind them. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a world of social class distinctions and familial obligations.
A humorous yet insightful portrayal of family life, The Eldest Son examines the complexities of inheritance, duty, and personal desire. Marshall's novel provides a window into a specific time and place, yet its themes of family conflict and societal pressures resonate across generations. Discover the enduring appeal of this literary work, a timeless exploration of human relationships within a defined social structure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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