Overview
Cecil Or The Adventures Of A Coxcomb is a novel written by Catherine Gore and first published in 1845. The story follows the life of a young man named Cecil, who is charming but also vain and self-centered. Cecil is raised in a wealthy family and is used to getting what he wants, but he is not satisfied with his life and seeks excitement and adventure.Throughout the novel, Cecil embarks on various escapades, including gambling, womanizing, and dueling. He becomes involved with a married woman, which leads to a scandal and his eventual downfall. Along the way, Cecil learns some hard lessons about the consequences of his actions and the importance of humility and self-awareness.The novel is set in 19th century England and provides a vivid portrayal of the social customs and attitudes of the time. It also explores themes of love, morality, and the dangers of excess. Cecil Or The Adventures Of A Coxcomb is a satirical and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the world of the British upper class during the Victorian era.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.
- | Author: Catherine Grace Frances Gore
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 404 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436592097
- | ISBN-13: 9781436592093
