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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"Sybil, or The Two Nations" is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli written before 1845. The story is set in the early 19th century, during a time of great social and political upheaval in England. The novel explores the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy and the working classes, known as the "two nations." The protagonist, Sybil Gerard, is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist who becomes interested in the plight of the working classes. She falls in love with Charles Egremont, a member of Parliament, who is also sympathetic to the poor. Together, they work to expose the exploitation and injustices suffered by the working classes. Disraeli uses the novel to draw attention to the social and economic problems of the time, such as poverty, inequality, and the exploitation of workers. He also addresses the political issues of the day, including the struggle for reform and the rise of socialism. "Sybil, or The Two Nations" is an important work of Victorian literature and a landmark in the history of social and political thought. Disraeli's novel is credited with helping to shape public opinion and bringing about reforms in the social and economic conditions of England.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"Sybil, or The Two Nations" is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli written before 1845. The story is set in the early 19th century, during a time of great social and political upheaval in England. The novel explores the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy and the working classes, known as the "two nations." The protagonist, Sybil Gerard, is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist who becomes interested in the plight of the working classes. She falls in love with Charles Egremont, a member of Parliament, who is also sympathetic to the poor. Together, they work to expose the exploitation and injustices suffered by the working classes. Disraeli uses the novel to draw attention to the social and economic problems of the time, such as poverty, inequality, and the exploitation of workers. He also addresses the political issues of the day, including the struggle for reform and the rise of socialism. "Sybil, or The Two Nations" is an important work of Victorian literature and a landmark in the history of social and political thought. Disraeli's novel is credited with helping to shape public opinion and bringing about reforms in the social and economic conditions of England.