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Henry Cockton

    Tento anglický romanopisec sa preslávil svojím humorným a satirickým prístupom k zobrazovaniu viktoriánskej spoločnosti. Jeho diela sa často zameriavali na excentrické postavy a ich dobrodružstvá, pričom majstrovsky využíval jazyk na vytvorenie živých a nezabudnuteľných scén. Čitatelia oceňovali jeho schopnosť preniknúť do spoločenských konvencií svojej doby s ostrovtipom a iróniou, čo z jeho prózy robí nielen zábavné, ale aj bystré pozorovanie ľudskej povahy.

    Stanley Thorn
    The Prince
    The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist
    The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian
    The Love Match
    The Steward
    • The Love Match

      • 416 stránok
      • 15 hodin čítania

      Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

      The Love Match
    • The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian

      • 284 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      In this satirical novel, Henry Cockton skewers the excesses of the upper classes through the misadventures of its eponymous hero, a young man who is determined to see and be seen by the best society has to offer. But as he navigates his way through the complicated web of social rules and expectations, he realizes that the life of a prince may not be as perfect as it seems. Filled with wit and humor, The Prince is a biting commentary on the follies of the upper classes.

      The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian
    • This book is an exciting account of the life and adventures of Valentine Vox, the ventriloquist. It tells the story of his various exploits and escapades and his talent for throwing his voice, which helps him to trick and outsmart people. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure tales and stories of deception and intrigue.

      The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist
    • The Prince

      Or George St. George Julian (1849)

      • 276 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania
      The Prince
    • Stanley Thorn

      • 382 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Henry Cockton's rollicking tale of adventure and romance follows the exploits of Stanley Thorn, a plucky young hero who sets out to make his fortune in the world. Featuring daring rescues, heart-stopping chases, and steamy romance, Stanley Thorn is a must-read for fans of classic Victorian literature.

      Stanley Thorn