Reseña del libro "Beauchamp'S Career (Mint Editions) (en Inglés)"
After being injured during war, young naval officer Nevil Beauchamp is ordered to recover in Venice. With high ideals and big dreams, Nevil quickly falls in love with an energetic and intelligent young French woman named Renee de Croisnel. Though Nevil dreams of marrying Renee, eloping and living a happy life with each other, Renee reject his advances. Instead, she marries a rich, elderly man. Heartbroken, Nevil returns to the navy with a new perspective. After befriending a freethinking doctor, Nevil becomes influenced by new political beliefs. This soon alienates him from his wealthy uncle, Everard, who is very conservative. While his new political ideologies create a rift between he and his peers, Nevil decides to make political pursuits. But, after a surprise reunion with Renee, Nevil is burdened with romantic issues. Though Renee has now changed her mind, and wishes to marry Nevil and divorce his husband, Nevil has since become transfixed on another woman, leaving him with a difficult choice to make. George Meredith prizes Beauchamp's Career as his favorite and most impressive work. With complex themes and dynamic characters, this political romance portrays the culture of upper-class political circles while satirizing the conservative party. Originally published in 1875, Beauchamp's career provides a fascinating perspective on Victorian politics, demonstrating their influence on the every-day influence of those involved. Featuring love triangles, family feuds, and changing minds, the smart and powerful prose of Beauchamp's Career continues to demand attention of modern audiences and rewards readers with a stunning and unique narrative. This edition of Beauchamp's Career by George Meredith features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring this clever and romantic political narrative to modern standards while preserving the original mastery and genius of George Meredith's work.
