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Uncle Silas - E-bog

Af: Sheridan Le Fanu Engelsk E-bog

Uncle Silas - E-bog

Af: Sheridan Le Fanu Engelsk E-bog
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''The old woman opened the door, and the next moment I was in the presence of Uncle Silas.''In Victorian Derbyshire, 17 year old orphan and heiress Maud Ruthyn is sent to live at the claustrophobic Bartram-Haugh house with her mysterious Uncle Silas. Silas has a reputation for gambling debts and past accusations of murder, but now lives as a reformed Christian. Sinister schemes and preternatural events unfold as Silas, his son, and a malevolent governess plot against Maud and her fortune.Uncle Silas has been hailed by contemporaries and modern critics alike as one of the finest works of sensation fiction. With elements of tragic romance, horror, and psychological thriller, Uncle Silas shows Le Fanu at the height of his powers. With an introduction from Claire Connolly, this edition places the novel in its broadest context and unpicks the layers of Celtic, Christian, and mystic influence behind Le Fanu''s best known work.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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''The old woman opened the door, and the next moment I was in the presence of Uncle Silas.''In Victorian Derbyshire, 17 year old orphan and heiress Maud Ruthyn is sent to live at the claustrophobic Bartram-Haugh house with her mysterious Uncle Silas. Silas has a reputation for gambling debts and past accusations of murder, but now lives as a reformed Christian. Sinister schemes and preternatural events unfold as Silas, his son, and a malevolent governess plot against Maud and her fortune.Uncle Silas has been hailed by contemporaries and modern critics alike as one of the finest works of sensation fiction. With elements of tragic romance, horror, and psychological thriller, Uncle Silas shows Le Fanu at the height of his powers. With an introduction from Claire Connolly, this edition places the novel in its broadest context and unpicks the layers of Celtic, Christian, and mystic influence behind Le Fanu''s best known work.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 342
ISBN-13: 9788726608960
Format: ePub
ISBN-10: 8726608960
Kategori: Irland
Udg. Dato: 16 maj 2022
Forlag: SAGA Egmont
Oplagsdato: 16 maj 2022
Forfatter(e): Sheridan Le Fanu
Forfatter(e) Sheridan Le Fanu


Kategori Irland


ISBN-13 9788726608960


Sprog Engelsk


Sider 342


Udg. Dato 16 maj 2022


Oplagsdato 16 maj 2022


Forlag SAGA Egmont

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