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Faust: A Romance of the Secret Tribunals
a romance of the Secret Tribunals.
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Reynolds, George;
1883.].
176 p. ; 8º.
12622.i.2.
British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.
The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire.
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The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition
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British Library
Reynolds, George;
1883.].
176 p. ; 8º.
12622.i.2.
218 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1847
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About the author
George W.M. Reynolds
365 books23 followersGeorge William MacArthur Reynolds was a journalist and, as author of "penny dreadful" serials, one of the most popular authors of Victorian England. He was also a leading proponent of the working-class Chartist movement for expanded suffrage and other populist Parliamentary reforms.
During his lifetime, Reynolds greatly outsold Dickens and Thackery, and on his death, he was described by The Bookseller as 'the most popular writer of our times'.
During his lifetime, Reynolds greatly outsold Dickens and Thackery, and on his death, he was described by The Bookseller as 'the most popular writer of our times'.
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May 16, 2013
George W. M. Reynolds is definitely my author discovery of the year. I love his old penny dreadfuls so much! This one I must admit characterwise and plotwise wasn't as good as Wagner the Werewolf (mostly because it lacked such a cool female character) but it was still brilliant. I am SO happy I managed to find the lovely old copy of it. Reading it all battered and old was perfect. (Though I am also glad I got a new copy to fill in the gaps of the missing pages).
This book followed Faust as he sold his soul to the devil and then in the very last chapter is claimed by the devil. It includes the Borgias, hidden tribunals, secret societies, the black death, the eruption of Vesuvias, kidnapping and impersonation, poison, murder and devilry. It is highly enjoyable. Lucretia Borgia in the 2nd half and Ada in the first were my two favourite characters. Faust himself was quite good though a bit sad after going to such lengths to secure the woman he loved he abandoned her so quickly.
Another really enjoyable book by Reynolds. The next one I have to read is the Necromancer which is set in 15th century England this time. I'm looking forward to reading that.
This book followed Faust as he sold his soul to the devil and then in the very last chapter is claimed by the devil. It includes the Borgias, hidden tribunals, secret societies, the black death, the eruption of Vesuvias, kidnapping and impersonation, poison, murder and devilry. It is highly enjoyable. Lucretia Borgia in the 2nd half and Ada in the first were my two favourite characters. Faust himself was quite good though a bit sad after going to such lengths to secure the woman he loved he abandoned her so quickly.
Another really enjoyable book by Reynolds. The next one I have to read is the Necromancer which is set in 15th century England this time. I'm looking forward to reading that.
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