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The Gentleman of Fifty

The Gentleman of Fifty

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ISBN10: 1161464115
ISBN13: 9781161464115
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Gentleman of Fifty is a novel written by George Meredith that was first published in 1879. The story revolves around the life of a man named Horace De Craye, who is a wealthy and successful gentleman. He is fifty years old and has a reputation for being a ladies' man, but he is also known for his intelligence and wit. Horace falls in love with a young woman named Clara Middleton, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Clara is engaged to another man, but Horace is determined to win her heart. He uses his charm and wit to woo her, but Clara is hesitant to leave her fianc�����. As the story progresses, Horace's true character is revealed. He is not just a charming gentleman, but also a manipulative and selfish man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Clara starts to see through his fa�����ade and realizes that he is not the man she thought he was. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of relationships. It also delves into the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian era. The Gentleman of Fifty is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human nature.Dans la cinquantaine! The reflection should produce a gravity in men. Such a number of years will not ring like bridal bells in a man's ears. I have my books about me, my horses, my dogs, a contented household. I move in the centre of a perfect machine, and I am dissatisfied. I rise early. I do not digest badly. What is wrong?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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