Cakes And Ale (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432661953)

""Cakes and Ale"" is a novel written by Douglas Jerrold. The book follows the story of a young boy named Edward Marston, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his strict and unloving aunt and uncle. Despite his difficult upbringing, Edward develops a love for literature and writing, and eventually becomes a successful writer himself.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of love, family, and the power of art. It is a witty and satirical commentary on the literary world of the time, and features a cast of colorful characters, including writers, publishers, and socialites.At its heart, ""Cakes and Ale"" is a coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of imagination and the transformative nature of literature. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers with its humor, insight, and charm.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: Douglas Jerrold
ISBN-10: 1432661957
ISBN-13: 9781432661953
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d