The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.

Auteurs

• William Makepeace Thackeray

Paramètres

• Pages: 458 pages
• Temps de lecture: 17 heures

• Classiques
• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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Set against the backdrop of late 17th- and early 18th-century England, the novel follows the life of Henry Esmond, a colonel serving Queen Anne. It intricately weaves historical events like the Glorious Revolution and the War of the Spanish Succession into Esmond's journey, blending real and imagined characters. Thackeray's narrative captures the essence of the Victorian historical novel, providing a vivid portrayal of the era's political and social landscape while exploring themes of loyalty and identity.

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• Année de publication: 2022