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George du Maurier Books

    This author is celebrated for his distinctive artistic and literary style, earning acclaim in both satirical illustration and novel writing. His works frequently delve into the complexities of human relationships and the social mores of his era. He skillfully employed wit and irony to convey his observations, crafting pieces that remain engaging and thought-provoking. His legacy also extends through his family, influencing subsequent generations in the arts.

    George du Maurier
    Peter Ibbetson
    The Martian
    Trilby

    • Trilby

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.3(83)Add rating

      First published in 1894, the story of the diva Trilby O'Ferrall and her mentor, Svengali, has entered the mythology of that period alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes. Immensely popular for years, the novel led to a hit play, a series of popular films, Trilby products from hats toice-cream, and streets in Florida named after characters in the book. The setting reflects Du Maurier's bohemian years as an art student in Paris before he went to London to make a career in journalism. A celebrated caricaturist for Punch magazine, Du Maurier's drawings for the novel--of which hismost significant are included here--form a large part of its appeal.

      Trilby