Isbn: 9781333392796 - the butterflies: a comedy in three acts (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us back to the turn of the 20th century, a time when American society was undergoing rapid transformation. The author offers a glimpse into the world of the Gilded Age, where wealth and social status were paramount, and the pursuit of both often led to complicated entanglements. The story centers around a wealthy family, the Greens, whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of Frederick Ossian, a charming but penniless young man with a penchant for spending beyond his means. The excerpt reveals a clash between old money and new, between traditional values and a more carefree, modern approach to life. Through the interactions between the characters, the author explores themes of love, money, social ambition, and the complexities of family relationships. We see a young woman torn between her affections and the expectations of her society, a father struggling to reconcile his own humble beginnings with his daughter's aspirations, and a son whose financial recklessness threatens to undo his family's legacy. This book, set against a backdrop of lavish houses, sprawling estates, and bustling social gatherings, invites readers to delve into the intricacies of a bygone era, exploring the societal norms, the clashing values, and the enduring human dramas that have always defined our world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…