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The Omen (1825)

The Omen (1825)

Galt, John

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ISBN10: 1165903520
ISBN13: 9781165903528
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Omen is a gothic novel written by Scottish author John Galt and first published in 1825. The story follows the life of George Venables, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father. However, the inheritance comes with a curse - a prophecy that predicts George's downfall and eventual death. As George navigates his new wealth and status, he becomes increasingly paranoid and superstitious, convinced that the prophecy will come true. He falls in love with a woman named Isabella, but their relationship is complicated by the curse and the machinations of other characters who seek to manipulate George for their own gain. The novel is full of gothic elements, including mysterious deaths, supernatural occurrences, and a foreboding atmosphere. Ultimately, George's fear and paranoia prove to be his undoing, leading to a tragic and shocking conclusion. The Omen is a compelling and suspenseful read that explores themes of fate, power, and the dangers of obsession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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