The Melbournians: A Novel (1892)
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ISBN10: 1166182630
ISBN13: 9781166182632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166182632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Melbournians is a novel written by Francis Adams and published in 1892. The story is set in Melbourne, Australia and follows the lives of a group of upper-class individuals who are part of the city's social elite. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social status, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. The main character, Eustace Langham, is a young man from a wealthy family who is torn between his desire for a traditional, conservative lifestyle and his attraction to a more modern, liberal way of living. He falls in love with a young woman named Adela, who represents the progressive values that he is drawn to. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Adela is engaged to another man, and Eustace must navigate the social expectations and pressures of their society. The novel also features a cast of secondary characters, including Eustace's sister, Lady Mildred, who is struggling with her own marital issues, and a group of bohemian artists who challenge the traditional values of Melbourne's upper-class society. Throughout the novel, Adams explores the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the ways in which social norms and expectations can limit individuals' choices and happiness. The Melbournians is a complex and nuanced portrayal of life in late 19th century Australia, and a compelling exploration of the human condition.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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