The Young Duke by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli

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Author Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881
Title The Young Duke
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Young Duke" by Benjamin Disraeli is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around George Augustus Frederick, the Duke of St. James, who enters adulthood as one of the wealthiest young men in England, navigating the intricate intrigues of aristocratic society. The novel explores themes of privilege, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships as the young duke interacts with his relatives and experiences various romantic interests. At the start of the book, the Duke of St. James is introduced as he comes of age, having amassed a considerable fortune and social status following the death of his father. His guardianship is passed to Mr. Dacre, a Catholic gentleman, which sparks intrigue and resentment among the more politically aligned relatives, particularly the Earl of Fitz-pompey. As the young duke transitions through a privileged yet tumultuous upbringing spent mainly at Castle Dacre and school, he becomes increasingly entangled with the fitz-pompey family, leading to a mix of affection and moving conspiracies. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale of character development, societal machinations, and early encounters with love, hinting at the challenges the duke will face as he endeavors to navigate his new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Nobility -- Fiction
Subject Catholic emancipation -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 20008
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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