Cecil Or The Adventures Of A Coxcomb (1845)

By Catherine Gore and Anonymous

Book Overview

Cecil Or The Adventures Of A Coxcomb is a novel written by Catherine Gore and published in 1845. The book tells the story of Cecil, a young man who is handsome, charming, and wealthy, but also vain and selfish. He spends his days pursuing pleasure and amusement, and cares little for the feelings or well-being of others.As the story unfolds, Cecil becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements, including a passionate affair with a married woman and a flirtation with a young heiress. Along the way, he learns some hard lessons about the consequences of his actions and the true nature of love and friendship.The novel is set in the high society of 19th-century England and offers a satirical commentary on the customs and values of the time. It is a witty and entertaining read, full of colorful characters and sharp observations on human behavior. At the same time, it raises important questions about the meaning of happiness, the nature of love, and the responsibilities that come with privilege and power.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: 1164102516
• ISBN13: 9781164102519
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"