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Henry Cockton

    Este novelista inglés se hizo conocido por su enfoque humorístico y satírico al representar la sociedad victoriana. Sus obras a menudo se centraban en personajes excéntricos y sus aventuras, empleando magistralmente el lenguaje para crear escenas vívidas e inolvidables. Los lectores apreciaron su habilidad para penetrar las convenciones sociales de su época con ingenio e ironía, lo que convierte su prosa no solo en un entretenimiento, sino también en una aguda observación de la naturaleza humana.

    Stanley Thorn
    The Prince
    The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist
    The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian
    The Love Match
    The Steward
    • The Love Match

      • 416 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

      The Love Match
    • The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian

      • 284 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      In this satirical novel, Henry Cockton skewers the excesses of the upper classes through the misadventures of its eponymous hero, a young man who is determined to see and be seen by the best society has to offer. But as he navigates his way through the complicated web of social rules and expectations, he realizes that the life of a prince may not be as perfect as it seems. Filled with wit and humor, The Prince is a biting commentary on the follies of the upper classes.

      The Prince: Or, George St. George Julian
    • This book is an exciting account of the life and adventures of Valentine Vox, the ventriloquist. It tells the story of his various exploits and escapades and his talent for throwing his voice, which helps him to trick and outsmart people. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure tales and stories of deception and intrigue.

      The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist
    • The Prince

      Or George St. George Julian (1849)

      • 276 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura
      The Prince
    • Stanley Thorn

      • 382 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Henry Cockton's rollicking tale of adventure and romance follows the exploits of Stanley Thorn, a plucky young hero who sets out to make his fortune in the world. Featuring daring rescues, heart-stopping chases, and steamy romance, Stanley Thorn is a must-read for fans of classic Victorian literature.

      Stanley Thorn