{"product_id":"trilby-9781513133737","title":"Trilby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTrilby (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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrilby, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513133737\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Du Maurier","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098921136378,"sku":"9781513133737","price":13.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984758931_book.jpg?v=1670313496","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/trilby-9781513133737","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}