Almost An Englishman (1878)

By Moses Lewis Scudder Jr. and M. L. (Moses Lewis) Scudder

Book Overview

Almost An Englishman is a novel written by Moses Lewis Scudder Jr. and originally published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young American man named Frank Russell, who travels to England to study law. While there, he falls in love with an English woman named Edith, and the two begin a tumultuous relationship that is complicated by cultural differences and societal expectations.As Frank struggles to adapt to life in England, he is forced to confront his own identity and the ways in which his American upbringing has shaped him. He finds himself torn between his love for Edith and his loyalty to his home country, and must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Victorian England in order to find his place in the world.Through Frank's experiences, Scudder explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the challenges of cross-cultural relationships. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Victorian England, as well as a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of personal and national identity. Overall, Almost An Englishman is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that will appeal to readers interested in history, culture, and identity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165916932
• ISBN13: 9781165916931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"