Denis Dent: A Novel (1903)

By E.W. Hornung

Book Overview

Denis Dent: A Novel is a work of fiction written by British author Ernest William Hornung and originally published in 1903. The book follows the story of its titular character, Denis Dent, a young man from a wealthy family who is struggling to find his place in the world. Dent is torn between his desire to live a life of luxury and his growing sense of responsibility towards society.As the story progresses, Dent becomes involved in a number of adventures and encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a group of criminals, a beautiful young woman, and a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about Dent than he lets on. Along the way, Dent must confront his own weaknesses and flaws, and learn to navigate the complex social and moral landscape of turn-of-the-century England.Hornung's writing style is characterized by its wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in Edwardian England, as well as its exploration of themes such as class, wealth, and morality. Overall, Denis Dent: A Novel is a compelling and entertaining work of fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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: 1164619101
• ISBN13: 9781164619109
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"