Project Gutenberg 2022-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 189 Bisset, Robert 1759 1805 Modern literature: a novel, Volume 2 (of 3) $aUnited Kingdom :$bT. N. Longman and O. Rees,$c1804. Robert Cicconetti, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Modern Literature: A Novel, Volume 2" by Robert Bisset is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. This novel incorporates elements of social critique and humor, particularly examining the society of Brighton and its various visitors amid the cultural landscape of the time. The opening chapters set the stage with a vivid depiction of Brighton's social life, introducing various characters including the protagonist Hamilton and his companions. At the start of the volume, the narrative describes Brighton's appeal as a coastal resort, marked by its leisurely activities like sea bathing and social gatherings at the Steyne. The characters of the Hamilton family are introduced as they navigate interactions with a range of social figures, including the self-important Mr. Scribble, who sits at the heart of comedic literary ambition and folly. The social dynamics of the visitors, with their mix of various classes, contribute to much of the humor and critique that Bisset offers, revealing both their eccentricities and serious undertones regarding societal norms and behaviors during that period. This introductory segment thus foreshadows a satirical exploration of literary pretensions and personal relationships against the backdrop of a vibrant social scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://archive.org/details/modernliterature02biss 20110609192507bisset 1804 GB Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 355509 2025-07-27T09:22:52.695215 text/html 331199 2024-10-19T00:38:57 text/html 421752 2025-07-27T09:22:58.454204 application/epub+zip 419583 2025-07-27T09:22:54.263209 application/epub+zip 293785 2025-07-27T09:22:53.426220 application/epub+zip 583328 2025-07-27T09:23:01.801151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552092 2025-07-27T09:22:57.838171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476850 2022-10-01T00:27:35.934479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319326 2025-07-27T09:22:52.349271 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299265 2024-10-19T00:38:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16851 2025-07-27T09:23:01.962154 application/rdf+xml 9172 2025-07-27T09:22:53.721199 image/jpeg 1668 2025-07-27T09:22:53.570205 image/jpeg 1671541 2025-07-27T09:22:52.737203 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