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The Emperor's Tigers
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ISBN13: 9781025626833
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Emperor's Tigers is a sophisticated and evocative novel by Valentine Dobree, a writer and artist deeply embedded in the intellectual circles of the early twentieth century. Set against a backdrop that blends elements of fable with sharp social observation, the work explores themes of desire, disillusionment, and the pursuit of meaning within a highly structured society. The narrative follows a series of intricate interpersonal relationships, mirroring the complex dynamics of the era's cultural landscape.
Dobree's prose is noted for its precision and its ability to capture the subtle shifts in emotion and status among her characters. The tigers of the title serve as a potent metaphor for the untamed passions and hidden dangers that lie beneath the surface of civilized decorum. As the characters navigate their ambitions and anxieties, the novel reflects on the tension between individual identity and the expectations of authority.
This work stands as a significant example of modernist literature, offering readers a glimpse into the aesthetic and philosophical concerns of the late 1920s. The Emperor's Tigers remains a compelling study of human nature and a testament to Dobree's unique voice in the canon of British fiction.
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