Tylney Hall
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ISBN10: 1430487623
ISBN13: 9781430487623
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781430487623
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tylney Hall is a novel by Thomas Hood, first published in 1834. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the lives of the residents of Tylney Hall, a grand country estate in Hampshire, England. The main character is Lionel Tylney, the young heir to the estate, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life when his father dies and leaves him with a huge debt. Lionel is determined to save the estate from ruin and restore its former glory, but he faces numerous challenges along the way. These include a love triangle involving his childhood friend, Lady Gertrude, and a scheming social climber named Lady Brabazon, as well as financial difficulties and family secrets. The novel is a social commentary on the class system and the struggles faced by the landed gentry in the 19th century. It is also a romantic tale with elements of mystery and intrigue. Hood's writing is characterized by his wit and humor, as well as his keen observations of human nature. Tylney Hall is a classic work of English literature that continues to captivate readers today.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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