Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography by Laurence Oliphant
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| Author | Oliphant, Laurence, 1829-1888 |
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| Illustrator | Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 |
| Title | Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography" by Laurence Oliphant is a fictional narrative written during the late 19th century. It presents a satirical look at contemporary society, exploring themes of love, social conventions, and moral dilemmas through the eyes of its protagonist, Frank Vanecourt. The story engages the reader in a comedic yet critical examination of civilization as experienced in the bustling streets of Piccadilly and the lives of its fashionable inhabitants. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Frank Vanecourt, who has recently moved into a first-floor apartment with a view of Green Park. He is accompanied by his friend, Lord Grandon, who lives upstairs. Frank laments the state of civilization and contemplates writing a history of the world after experiencing it firsthand. He encounters various characters, including Lady Veriphast, who humorously encourages him to write about his personal experiences rather than a grand biography. As the evening progresses, Frank reflects on his intention to expose the follies and conventionalism of society through his writing, yet he is distracted by thoughts of love and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, setting the stage for the social commentary and personal explorations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Piccadilly (London, England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36277 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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