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The Epicurean; A Tale

The Epicurean; A Tale

Paperback

RomanceHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 9354842593
ISBN13: 9789354842597
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A provocative, luminous heartbeat of nineteenth-century Europe, The Epicurean invites you into a world where ideas and human folly contend on every page. A tale that reads with the speed of a novella yet lingers like a full-length moral fable, it blends historical fiction with sharp social satire and romantic era prose. This edition from Alpha Editions is more than a reprint - it is restoration and reverent reintroduction for today's readers and future generations. The Epicurean threads public domain classic poise with a vivid, morally charged narrative, making it ideal for casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. Its compact, novella length makes it approachable, while its themes-honest appetite, social critique, and the quiet heroism of ordinary life-reward careful reading and thoughtful discussion. Set in the British Isles and steeped in the sensibilities of romanticism and Dickensian social critique, the work offers a lucid window into nineteenth century europe through a social lens that still resonates. It is a compelling addition to a home library collection or college course reading, offering rich opportunities for analysis of epicurean philosophy and moral inquiry within a witty, humane frame. A rare combination of literary grace and cultural insight, The Epicurean stands as a cultural treasure for readers who cherish historical fiction, public domain classics, and the enduring power of thoughtful prose.

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