Maurice Guest
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges, slight tears to edges of DJ, yellowed DJ.
This poignant novel, Maurice Guest, immerses readers in the tumultuous world of a young English musician studying in Leipzig at the turn of the 20th century. The narrative chronicles his obsessive love for a captivating, enigmatic woman, detailing the psychological complexities and emotional turmoil that consume him. Richardson masterfully portrays the bohemian artistic circles of the era, presenting a vivid tableau of ambition, passion, and despair. The story illustrates the destructive power of unrequited affection and the profound impact of artistic temperament on personal relationships, ultimately revealing a tragic yet deeply human struggle for connection and self-discovery.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges, slight tears to edges of DJ, yellowed DJ.
This poignant novel, Maurice Guest, immerses readers in the tumultuous world of a young English musician studying in Leipzig at the turn of the 20th century. The narrative chronicles his obsessive love for a captivating, enigmatic woman, detailing the psychological complexities and emotional turmoil that consume him. Richardson masterfully portrays the bohemian artistic circles of the era, presenting a vivid tableau of ambition, passion, and despair. The story illustrates the destructive power of unrequited affection and the profound impact of artistic temperament on personal relationships, ultimately revealing a tragic yet deeply human struggle for connection and self-discovery.
