Trilby

Trilby (1894) is a novel by George du Maurier that was serialized in Harpers Monthly and became an international bestseller. It has been adapted countless times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion picture starring John Barrymore and a 1983 television movie starring Jodie Foster and Peter OToole. Trilby, a young Irishwoman, is drawn into the coterie of musicians Svengali and Gecko and becomes a gifted singer under his guidance, but her gaunt appearance concerns one of the Englishman. This edition of the novel is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Trilby, a novel by George du Maurier, was first published in 1894 and was serialized in Harper's Monthly. The novel gained international acclaim and became a best-seller, drawing controversy and interest for its portrayal of bohemian life in 19th-century Paris. Despite criticism from readers such as George Orwell for its anti-Semitic depiction of Svengali, Trilby has been adapted numerous times for theater and film, including a 1931 motion picture starring John Barrymore and a 1983 television movie starring Jodie Foster and Peter OToole.

Three English art students, Drawn into the coterie of musicians Svengali and Gecko, observe with humor the efforts of Trilby, a young Irishwoman, to become a professional singer. Despite her beauty and captivating stage presence, Trilby proves completely tone-deaf, ensuring a life of drudgery as a laundress and artists' model. Following the tragic loss of her younger brother, Trilby turns to Svengali for guidance. Using hypnosis, the musician turns Trilby into a gifted singer, sending her into a trance every time she steps on stage.

Some years later, one of the Englishman recognizes Trilby at a concert and begins to grow concerned at her gaunt appearance. This edition of George du Maurier's Trilby is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers. It features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it an essential addition to any literature collection.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133737