Amusement In High Life (1840)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

Amusement In High Life is a novel published in 1840 by an anonymous author. The story is set in London and follows the lives of the upper class and their pursuit of entertainment and pleasure. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different character and their experiences with the social scene in London. The first part follows Lady Adeline, a young and beautiful woman who is courted by many suitors. The second part follows Lord Warringdon, a wealthy and bored aristocrat who seeks excitement by gambling and pursuing women. The third and final part follows Lady Emily, a virtuous and intelligent woman who is torn between her desire for a fulfilling life and her duty to her family. Throughout the novel, the characters attend parties, balls, and other social events, and engage in witty and sometimes scandalous conversations. The novel provides a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the upper class in 19th century England, while also exploring themes of love, marriage, and morality.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: 1166465470
• ISBN13: 9781166465476
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"