Also And Perhaps (1912)

von Frank Athelstane Swettenham

344 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Also And Perhaps (1912) is a novel by Frank Athelstane Swettenham, a British colonial administrator and writer. The story is set in colonial Malaya (now Malaysia) in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of British expatriates living in a small town. The main character is George Keppel, a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and make a name for himself. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a web of love affairs, political intrigue, and personal struggles. The other characters include his love interest, the beautiful and mysterious Lady Sybil, as well as a cast of colorful locals and fellow expats. The novel explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the clash of cultures, as well as the complexities of human relationships. Swettenham's vivid descriptions of the tropical landscape and the social customs of the time add to the richness of the story. Overall, Also And Perhaps is a compelling and insightful portrait of life in colonial Malaya during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781437476521
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.01.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC