Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq.Volume Ii

By Charles James Lever

Book Overview

A sharp, sly portrait of a city and a century that still resonates. Diary and Notes of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II invites readers into a wry epistolary diary narrative that peers through the looking glass of early nineteenth-century Britain. Lever's social satire unfolds through intimate correspondence, mixing humour with keen observations of identity and reputation, class pretensions, and the quiet power of public opinion. This is Victorian era fiction at its most human: character-driven, wry, and irresistibly readable. The book's themes-societal manners, the pressure to perform, and the fragile line between private thoughts and public persona-will charm casual readers while rewarding students of literature with its classical pacing, deft irony, and echoes of Thackeray. A note on literary and historical significance: it stands as a vivid window into London and Victorian England, offering a rigorous, entertaining commentary on class, empire, and status that still feels immediate today. Alpha Editions' edition honours the manuscript's texture, restored for today's and future generations, without losing the flavour of its era. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This volume will appeal to readers seeking historical ambience, epistolary charm, and enduring English classics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354848095
• ISBN13: 9789354848094
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"