Description

Sunrise: A Story Of These Times is a novel written by William Black and published in 1881. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two main characters, Richard and Lucy. Richard is a successful businessman who is deeply in love with Lucy, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to another man.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle between tradition and progress. Richard is torn between his love for Lucy and his desire for success in business, while Lucy must choose between following her heart and fulfilling her obligations to her family and society.As the story unfolds, the characters face challenges and obstacles that test their resolve and force them to confront their deepest fears and desires. The novel is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the human condition, and a compelling exploration of the complexities of love and ambition in a rapidly changing world.Through his vivid descriptions of the natural world and his keen observations of human behavior, Black creates a rich and immersive world that captures the spirit of the times. His prose is elegant and lyrical, and his characters are complex and nuanced, making Sunrise: A Story Of These Times a timeless masterpiece of English literature.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.