Gabriel Denver (1873)

By Oliver Madox Brown and Oliver Madox-Brown

Book Overview

Gabriel Denver is a historical novel written by Oliver Madox-Brown, first published in 1873. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Gabriel Denver, a young man from a poor family who dreams of making something of himself. Gabriel is determined to rise above his humble beginnings and become a successful businessman, but his journey is fraught with obstacles and challenges.As Gabriel struggles to make his way in the world, he encounters a variety of characters, including wealthy businessmen, corrupt politicians, and beautiful women. He also faces personal struggles, including a difficult love affair and a battle with alcoholism.Throughout the novel, Madox-Brown explores themes of class, ambition, love, and morality. He paints a vivid portrait of Victorian society, with its rigid class structure and complex social norms. The book is notable for its realistic depiction of the struggles faced by ordinary people in a rapidly changing world.Overall, Gabriel Denver is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Victorian literature.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: 116465456X
• ISBN13: 9781164654568
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"