Maurice Guest: Text Classics

Discover 'Maurice Guest: Text Classics,' a compelling debut novel by Henry Handel Richardson that immerses readers in the vibrant music scene of turn-of-the-century Leipzig. This beautifully reissued B-format paperback, published in 2012 by The Text Publishing Company, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Maurice Guest, a passionate young Englishman whose heart becomes entangled with the alluring Australian woman, Louise Dufrayer. With 768 pages of rich narrative and emotional depth, this classic novel explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human connection. Carmen Callil's insightful introduction highlights the novel's enduring brilliance, revealing its initial publication struggles due to controversial content. Despite its modifications, 'Maurice Guest' remains a captivating read, pulling readers into an unforgettable journey of desire and heartbreak. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and fans of classic novels, this book exemplifies the enduring power of storytelling. Available now at Smartfox NZ with FREE shipping, this book is the ideal addition to your collection or a heartfelt gift for loved ones. Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079473
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 768


Description:
Introduced by Carmen Callil Henry Handel Richardson's debut, published in London in 1908, is set in the music scene of turn-of-the-century Leipzig, a cosmopolitan centre for the arts drawing students from around the world - among them Maurice Guest, a young Englishman, who falls helplessly in love with an Australian woman, Louise Dufrayer. Maurice Guest is the story of this overwhelming passion. The novel was deemed too controversial to be published as Richardson intended, and she was forced to cut twenty thousand words from the original manuscript and tone down its language. Carmen Callil, in her introduction, writes- 'it remains a great novel, one that, once it grasps your imagination, is impossible to put down for more than a moment, leading every reader into a dreamtime remembrance of the terrible pain the human heart is heir to.'

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