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Coningsby, or The New Generation

Coningsby, or The New Generation

著者： Benjamin Disraeli
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Coningsby marks the beginning of a trilogy of political novels penned by Disraeli in the 1840s, offering a profound glimpse into his perspectives on the political upheaval that followed the Whigs passage of the Great Reform Bill in 1832. While this novel primarily navigates the political landscape, its sequel, Sybil, or the Two Nations, delves into the pressing condition of England debate, highlighting the widening social and economic chasm between the affluent and the impoverished—a gap exacerbated, though not initiated, by the industrial revolution. Although Disraeli may not stand alongside literary titans like Dickens, Trollope, or Eliot, it is somewhat unjust to dismiss his plots as mere vehicles for his political and social ideologies. Yes, the classic tale of Boy Meets Girl unfolds, but the narrative is rich with complexity, particularly through the enigmatic Jewish character Sidonia. Sidonia, possessing vast wealth and global connections, embodies a wisdom that transcends the education of even the most learned Englishmen. Coningsby, a product of both Eton and Cambridge, is fortunate to receive Sidonia’s mentorship and wise enough to embrace his guidance.Copyright Fiction Classics 世界 政治・政府 政治学
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