The Romantic A novel
The Romantic by William Boyd is a novel published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on August 15, 2023. This 464-page work is presented in English and explores the life of Cashel Greville Ross, a man who navigates the complexities of existence across various continents in the 19th century. From his beginnings in County Cork to experiences in places like rural Massachusetts and Zanzibar, the narrative captures his adventures as a soldier, farmer, writer, and father, highlighting the highs and lows of his journey.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Cashel encounters both fortune and misfortune, ultimately leading him to a profound understanding of himself. The story delves into themes of identity and the essence of life, reflecting the historical and literary aspects of his adventures. As he interacts with significant events and figures of his time, the novel presents a coming-of-age journey that resonates with the universal quest for self-discovery.
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From the award-winning, internationally best-selling author, a beguiling romp of a novel, at once intimate and panoramic, about the adventures and misadventures of a nineteenth-century everyman
“Picaresque, big-hearted and moving, this is Boyd at the top of his game.” —The Guardian
One man, many lives . . . Cashel Greville Ross experiences more of everything than most, from the rapturous to the devastating, from surprising good luck to unexpected loss. Born in 1799, Cashel seeks his fortune across the turbulence of multiple continents, from County Cork to rural Massachusetts, from Waterloo to Zanzibar, embedded with the East Indian Army in Sri Lanka, sunning himself alongside the Romantic poets in Pisa. He travels the world as a soldier, a farmer, a felon, a writer, even a father. And he experiences all the vicissitudes of existence, including a once-in-a-lifetime love that will haunt the rest of his days. In the end, his great accomplishment is to discover who he truly is—which is the romance of life itself, and the beating heart of The Romantic.
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