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Anastius
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
- GenresFiction
358 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1819
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January 17, 2025
What a wonderful book this is. If it weren't for a reference to in Thomas De Quincey's Confessions (a far inferior work in my opinion) I would never have heard of it. Thanks to the 'Long Riders Guild' who published this edition in 2008 there are lots of new or nearly-new copies available. Unfortunately this edition is not very aesthetically appealing, and the printing has the feel of self-publishing, but don't let that put you off - the story is well worth the effort and the accompanying essays by Jerry Nolan, John Rodenbeck and Ludmilla Kostova are excellent.
The book is a Romantic memoir and travelogue of the fictional character Anastasius, whose picturesque adventures in the Ottoman Empire toward the end of the 18th century are based on Hope's own experiences. Littered with historic references it had me diving down many rabbit holes while reading.
Thomas Hope is a very interesting character who was a member of one of the top banking families in Europe. After his travels as a young man, he settled in London where he a notable collector of art and antiquities, furniture and interior designer who helped to define the Regency style. He amassed one of the finest collections of art during the early 19th century, which were displayed at his homes in London and the Surrey countryside. It seems that his descendants wasted all his hard work, the collection was sold off and dispersed and his two grand homes demolished. Some of his work can be seen the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, who hosted an exhibition of his work in 2007. There is a book accompanying the exhibition which is well worth tracking down.
Anyone with an interest in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Orientalism and the Regency period will enjoy this wonderful book, I cannot recommend it enough.
The book is a Romantic memoir and travelogue of the fictional character Anastasius, whose picturesque adventures in the Ottoman Empire toward the end of the 18th century are based on Hope's own experiences. Littered with historic references it had me diving down many rabbit holes while reading.
Thomas Hope is a very interesting character who was a member of one of the top banking families in Europe. After his travels as a young man, he settled in London where he a notable collector of art and antiquities, furniture and interior designer who helped to define the Regency style. He amassed one of the finest collections of art during the early 19th century, which were displayed at his homes in London and the Surrey countryside. It seems that his descendants wasted all his hard work, the collection was sold off and dispersed and his two grand homes demolished. Some of his work can be seen the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, who hosted an exhibition of his work in 2007. There is a book accompanying the exhibition which is well worth tracking down.
Anyone with an interest in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Orientalism and the Regency period will enjoy this wonderful book, I cannot recommend it enough.
Did Not Finish
April 13, 2026I'm sure there's some historical interest in this, but I don't like swaggering cynical playboy adventures now and it turns out I hate 18th C ones even more. "Ha ha ha, I got this girl pregnant and abandoned her and she and the child will probably die in poverty, hilarious, what a stud I am."
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