1789 Zeluco by John Moore Scottish Literature Social
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1789 Zeluco by John Moore Scottish Literature Social Commentary 2v SET
‘Zeluco’ is a late 18th-century Scottish novel by John Moore. This work tells the story of an evil Italian nobleman named Zeluco who is constantly seeking revenge, unfazed by the death of loved ones, and even abusing his own wife. Moore wrote this work as a token of social commentary, drawing on the emotions of the engaged reader. Ultimately, the work seeks to prove that “vice leads to endless misery”, as is foreshadowed by the opening sentence of the book.
Item number: #5674
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MOORE, John
Zeluco.: Various views of human nature, taken from life and manners, foreign and domestic ...
Dublin: Printed for Messrs. L. White, P. Byrne, Grueber and M'Allister, and W. Jones, 1789.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
Vol. 1 – [2], 288
Vol. 2 – 312
References: ESTC T 123769
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~7in X 4.25in (17.5cm x 10.5cm)
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‘Zeluco’ is a late 18th-century Scottish novel by John Moore. This work tells the story of an evil Italian nobleman named Zeluco who is constantly seeking revenge, unfazed by the death of loved ones, and even abusing his own wife. Moore wrote this work as a token of social commentary, drawing on the emotions of the engaged reader. Ultimately, the work seeks to prove that “vice leads to endless misery”, as is foreshadowed by the opening sentence of the book.
Item number: #5674
Price: $499
MOORE, John
Zeluco.: Various views of human nature, taken from life and manners, foreign and domestic ...
Dublin: Printed for Messrs. L. White, P. Byrne, Grueber and M'Allister, and W. Jones, 1789.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
Vol. 1 – [2], 288
Vol. 2 – 312
References: ESTC T 123769
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~7in X 4.25in (17.5cm x 10.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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