Philip Earnscliffe Or The Morals Of May Fair: A Novel (1873)

By Annie Edwards

Book Overview

""Philip Earnscliffe Or The Morals Of May Fair"" is a novel written by Annie Edwards in 1873. The story revolves around the life of Philip Earnscliffe, a young man who is born into a wealthy family in May Fair, London. Philip is raised with all the luxuries and privileges that come with his social status, but he soon realizes that the world he lives in is full of deceit and immorality. As Philip grows older, he becomes more and more disillusioned with the society he lives in. He witnesses the hypocrisy and corruption of the people around him and begins to question the values and morals of his own upbringing. The novel explores themes of class, wealth, and morality, as Philip struggles to find his place in a world that seems to have lost its way. Throughout the novel, Philip encounters a range of characters, from the aristocratic elite to the working-class poor. He falls in love with a woman named Edith, who comes from a very different background than his own, and together they try to navigate the complexities of their relationship in a society that is deeply divided by class. Overall, ""Philip Earnscliffe Or The Morals Of May Fair"" is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the social and moral issues of Victorian England. It challenges readers to question their own values and beliefs, and to consider the impact of social class on individual lives.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: 1166964175
• ISBN13: 9781166964177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"