Denis Duval

By William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Overview

Denis Duval is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. It follows the life of Denis Duval, a young man who grows up in France during the 18th century. The story begins with Denis as a child, living with his mother in a small village in France. He is a bright and curious child, with a love for reading and learning.As he grows older, Denis becomes interested in the military and decides to join the French army. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected officer. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is captured by the British during the Seven Years' War.While in captivity, Denis meets and falls in love with a young Englishwoman named Ethel Newcome. Despite their different backgrounds and the ongoing war between their countries, the two are determined to be together.The novel explores themes of love, war, and the complexities of human relationships. Thackeray's vivid descriptions of 18th century France and England bring the story to life, and his characters are richly drawn and deeply human.Denis Duval was unfinished at the time of Thackeray's death, and the novel was published posthumously. Despite its incomplete state, it remains a fascinating and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.""Oh, you storyteller "" cries the other. ""What have you done with your three guineas which you were bragging about and showing to the boys at school? I suppose they were in the box when it was broken open."" This Samuel Arbin was one of the boys who had jeered when I was taken in charge by the constable, and would have liked me to be guilty, I almost think. I am afraid I had bragged about my money when I possessed it, and may have shown my shining gold pieces to some of the boys in school.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: 1419115618
• ISBN13: 9781419115615
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"