Guy Livingstone or Thorough is a novel written by George Alfred Lawrence. It is a story of a young Englishman named Guy Livingstone who is sent to Eton College and later to Oxford University. Livingstone is a skilled athlete and a talented horseman. He is also a member of the aristocracy and has a privileged upbringing.The novel follows Livingstone's life as he navigates the challenges of university life and falls in love with a young woman named Lady Alice. Livingstone is also drawn into a duel with a fellow student, which ...
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Guy Livingstone or Thorough is a novel written by George Alfred Lawrence. It is a story of a young Englishman named Guy Livingstone who is sent to Eton College and later to Oxford University. Livingstone is a skilled athlete and a talented horseman. He is also a member of the aristocracy and has a privileged upbringing.The novel follows Livingstone's life as he navigates the challenges of university life and falls in love with a young woman named Lady Alice. Livingstone is also drawn into a duel with a fellow student, which leads to a tragic outcome.As the story progresses, Livingstone's character is tested as he faces personal and professional challenges. He must also come to terms with his own flaws and shortcomings.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and provides a vivid portrait of English society during this time. It explores themes such as class, privilege, and honor. The book is known for its realistic portrayal of the Eton and Oxford cultures and its depiction of the harsh realities of dueling.1862. Lawrence was first a lawyer who then turned into a writer, Lawrence first published Guy Livingstone anonymously. He is often regarded as the originator in English fiction of the beau sabreur type of hero (the muscular novel), great in sport and love and war.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.
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