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Trilby (Paperback)
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Trilby (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R264
Discovery Miles 2 640
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Trilby (1894) is a novel by George du Maurier. Originally
serialized in Harper's Monthly the novel went on to become an
international bestseller, attracting controversy and interest for
its depiction of bohemian life in 19th century Paris. Although
Trilby has been criticized by such readers as George Orwell for its
anti-Semitic depiction of Svengali, the novel has been adapted
countless times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion
picture starring John Barrymore and a 1983 television movie
starring Jodie Foster and Peter O'Toole. Three English art students
enjoy a bohemian lifestyle in Paris. Drawn into the coterie of
musicians Svengali and Gecko, they observe with humor the efforts
of Trilby, a young Irishwoman, to become a professional singer.
Despite her beauty and captivating stage presence, she proves
completely tone-deaf, all-but ensuring a life of drudgery as a
laundress and artist's model. Following the tragic loss of her
younger brother, Trilby turns to Svengali for guidance. Using
hypnosis, the musician turns Trilby into a gifted singer, sending
her into a trance every time she steps on stage. Some years later,
one of the Englishman recognizes Trilby at a concert and begins to
grow concerned at her gaunt appearance. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George
du Maurier's Trilby is a classic of British literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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