William Godwin , Tilottama Rajan (Editor)
Mandeville (Broadview Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781554810857
- author:
- William Godwin , Tilottama Rajan (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 500
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, , William Godwin, Tilottama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century England, William Godwin's Mandeville is a gripping novel of psychological warfare. Written in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, this thought-provoking work explores themes of trauma, paranoia and the complexities of human psychology.
The narrative follows Mandeville's journey from his traumatic experiences following the Ulster Rebellion to his education by a fanatical minister, his persecution at Winchester school, and ultimately, his desperate attempt to prevent his sister's marriage to an enemy. This harrowing tale is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Historical appendices offer additional context, featuring contemporary reviews, including a letter from Percy Shelley praising the novel, as well as material on the complex historical background and writings on war, madness, and trauma that underpin the story.
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