Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 665 Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield 1804 1881 Disraeli, B. (Benjamin), Earl of Beaconsfield Sybil, Or, The Two Nations Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_(novel) Produced by David G. Johnson, and David Widger "Sybil, Or, The Two Nations" by Benjamin Disraeli is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the social and political divides in England during that time. The narrative shines a light on the stark contrast between the wealthy aristocracy and the impoverished working class, as seen through the experiences of its characters, particularly Charles Egremont, a nobleman who becomes increasingly aware of the injustices faced by the lower classes. The opening of the book sets the stage for a tale of political intrigue and social observation, starting with a scene of betting and anticipation surrounding the Derby race of 1837, showing the indulgent lifestyle of the upper class. Characters like Lord Milford and Egremont circulate in opulent settings, discussing horses and wagers, while the atmosphere is charged with the excitement of the impending race. The narrative then hints at deeper societal issues, as Egremont grapples with his identity and familial connections against the backdrop of changing political tides, foreshadowing his path towards engagement with the very real struggles of his time. Throughout the initial chapters, the contrast between frivolous aristocratic pursuits and the urgent realities of societal suffering is starkly portrayed, setting up the conflicts and themes that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Fiction Love stories Landlord and tenant -- Fiction Poor families -- Fiction Political fiction Rich people -- Fiction Social classes -- Fiction Chartism -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1102445 2025-07-02T08:36:08.514091 text/html 1133580 2024-08-29T11:19:00 text/html 469821 2025-07-02T08:36:20.795125 application/epub+zip 486878 2025-07-02T08:36:11.967104 application/epub+zip 469678 2025-07-02T08:36:10.561053 application/epub+zip 835982 2025-07-02T08:36:28.077978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 766575 2025-07-02T08:36:19.845063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 726330 2022-09-02T11:38:57.989144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 953367 2025-07-02T08:36:06.440109 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 933569 2024-08-29T11:19:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18996 2025-07-02T08:36:28.222989 application/rdf+xml 13369 2025-07-02T08:36:11.092051 image/jpeg 3550 2025-07-02T08:36:10.824105 image/jpeg 456352 2025-07-02T08:36:08.590143 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia