Tragic Tales V1: Coningsby, And Lord Brokenhurst (1820)

By Samuel Egerton Brydges

Book Overview

Tragic Tales V1: Coningsby, And Lord Brokenhurst (1820) is a book written by the English author Egerton Brydges. The book is a collection of two tragic tales, Coningsby and Lord Brokenhurst, both of which were originally published in 1820. The first tale, Coningsby, tells the story of a young man named Coningsby who falls in love with a woman named Edith. However, their love is forbidden by Edith's father, who disapproves of Coningsby's background. The tale follows Coningsby's attempts to win over Edith's father and gain his approval, as well as the tragic consequences that result from their forbidden love.The second tale, Lord Brokenhurst, tells the story of a wealthy and powerful lord who becomes obsessed with a young woman named Caroline. Despite Caroline's rejection, Lord Brokenhurst continues to pursue her, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion.Brydges' writing style is characterized by its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. The tales are full of suspense and drama, exploring themes of love, obsession, and tragedy. Overall, Tragic Tales V1: Coningsby, And Lord Brokenhurst (1820) is a classic work of English literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and powerful storytelling.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: 1167230736
• ISBN13: 9781167230738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"