Sybil V1: Or The Two Nations (1845)

By: Disraeli, Benjamin

Book Overview

Sybil V1: Or The Two Nations is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli and published in 1845. The book is set in the early 19th century and explores the social and economic divide between the wealthy and the working class in England. The story follows the lives of two main characters, Charles Egremont and Sybil Gerard, who come from very different backgrounds but are brought together by their shared desire for social justice. Egremont is a member of the aristocracy who becomes disillusioned with his privileged life and seeks to understand the plight of the working class. Sybil is a young woman from a poor family who becomes involved in the Chartist movement, which seeks to bring about political reform for the working class. Through their experiences and interactions with other characters, Disraeli highlights the injustices and inequalities of the time and calls for a more equal and just society. The book is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is often cited as an important work in the history of social and political reform.In Three Volumes.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: 1166998835
• ISBN13: 9781166998837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"