Much Darker Days by Andrew Lang
"Much Darker Days" by Andrew Lang is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. This work offers a darkly comedic twist on the typical romantic tropes found in Christmas literature of its time, as it explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of crime within the context of middle-class life. The story revolves around Basil South, a once-successful showman who falls for the enchanting Philippa, only to find himself
in a tumultuous relationship with her mysterious husband, Sir Runan Errand. After a series of events involving betrayal and revenge, Philippa unwittingly kills Sir Runan and Basil becomes embroiled in a web of deception, attempting to navigate the chaos that ensues. As the narrative unfolds, accompanied by a cast of eccentric characters and absurd situations, Basil's attempts to shield Philippa from the law lead to further entanglements, which ultimately unravel in comedic and dramatic fashion, exposing the folly of his plans and the complexities of human morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
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| Title | Much Darker Days |
| Note | A parody of Hugh Conway's novel: "Dark Days." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conway, Hugh, 1847-1885. Dark days -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21933 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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