Anti-Coningsby V1-2: Or The New Generation Grown Old (1844) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437014518)

Anti-Coningsby V1-2: Or The New Generation Grown Old is a two-volume novel written by Benjamin Disraeli in 1844. The book is a satirical criticism of the political and social changes that occurred in England during the early 19th century. It is a response to Disraeli's earlier novel, Coningsby, which was a romanticized portrayal of the young generation of aristocrats and their political aspirations. In Anti-Coningsby, Disraeli presents a darker, more pessimistic view of the same generation, which has grown old and become corrupt. The novel is a critique of the Whig party, which Disraeli believed was responsible for the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the middle class. The book is also a commentary on the changing role of women in society, as well as the influence of money and commerce on politics. The characters in the novel are drawn from real-life figures, including Disraeli's political opponents. The book is written in Disraeli's signature style, which combines wit, irony, and satire. It is considered an important work of political fiction and a significant contribution to Victorian literature.In Two Volumes.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.

Author: Benjamin Disraeli
ISBN-10: 1437014518
ISBN-13: 9781437014518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 588
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d