Succession: A Comedy Of The Generations (1913)
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ISBN10: 1120867452
ISBN13: 9781120867452
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 656
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120867452
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 656
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Succession: A Comedy of the Generations is a novel written by Ethel Sidgwick and published in 1913. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a wealthy family, the Clays, who live in a large country estate in England. The novel explores the themes of inheritance, family relationships, and the changes that occur as generations pass.The novel begins with the death of the patriarch of the Clay family, leaving behind a large inheritance that is to be divided among his children and grandchildren. The novel then follows the various family members as they navigate the complex relationships and power struggles that arise as they vie for control of the estate and the family fortune.The novel is a witty and satirical commentary on the social and cultural changes of the time, particularly the shifting attitudes towards wealth and inheritance. It also explores the tensions that can arise between different generations and the challenges of passing on wealth and power from one generation to the next.Overall, Succession: A Comedy of the Generations is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of navigating the changing social and cultural landscape of the early 20th century.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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