The Invisible Hand: A Tale (1815)

By Cadell and Davies

Book Overview

The Invisible Hand: A Tale is a novel written by Cadell and Davies in 1815. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Edward Lovel, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his uncle. Edward is sent to London to study law, where he becomes involved in a series of events that lead him to question the morality of his actions.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, and explores the themes of capitalism, morality, and the role of government in society. The title of the book refers to the concept of the ""invisible hand"" of the market, which is a term coined by economist Adam Smith to describe the way in which the self-interest of individuals can lead to the overall benefit of society.Throughout the book, Edward struggles with his own conscience as he becomes increasingly involved in the world of business and finance. He is torn between his desire for success and his sense of morality, and must ultimately decide whether to follow his own self-interest or to act in the best interests of society as a whole.The Invisible Hand: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores important themes that are still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, philosophy, or the history of the Industrial Revolution.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: 1165771411
• ISBN13: 9781165771417
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"