Charles James Lever

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Jack Hinton

The Guardsman (1902)

Beschreibung

Jack Hinton: The Guardsman is a novel written by Charles James Lever in 1902. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Hinton, who joins the British Army as a guardsman. The novel begins with Jack's arrival in London, where he meets his cousin, Guy Livingstone, who is an officer in the army. Guy introduces Jack to his friends and takes him to various social events. Jack falls in love with Guy's sister, Constance, but she is already engaged to another man.Despite his love for Constance, Jack decides to join the army and is posted to Ireland. He quickly becomes popular among his fellow soldiers and is soon promoted to the rank of sergeant. However, his happiness is short-lived as he is falsely accused of stealing money from a fellow soldier. Jack is court-martialed and sentenced to death, but he is saved at the last minute by the intervention of his friends. He is later cleared of all charges and returns to England, where he is reunited with Constance.The novel is a classic adventure story with elements of romance, humor, and suspense. It also provides a glimpse into the life of a soldier in the early 19th century and the social and political issues of the time.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.

Autor

Charles James Lever (1806-1872) was an Irish novelist and editor. He gained fame with his early novels "Harry Lorrequer" (1839) and "Charles O'Malley" (1841), which were noted for their adventurous plots and humorous style. Lever spent much of his life abroad, particularly in continental Europe, which influenced the settings and themes of his later works. His novels often reflect his Irish heritage and expatriate experiences, providing a unique perspective on the social and political issues of his time. Lever's works often drew on his experiences in Ireland and Europe, blending wit, humor, and a keen observation of social and political issues of his time. Some of his other notable works include "Charles O'Malley, the Irish Dragoon" (1841), "Tom Burke of Ours" (1844), and "The Daltons" (1852). His writing style is characterized by its energetic narrative and engaging, sometimes larger-than-life, characters. Lever spent much of his later life on the continent, particularly in Italy, where he continued to write and edit for various periodicals. Lever initially pursued a career in medicine but eventually turned to writing, finding success with his first major novel, "The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer" (1839), which was serialized and gained him widespread popularity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 624
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 890g
• ISBN-13: 9781104267520
• ISBN-10: 1104267527
• Artikelnr.: 26228880