Description
1967 reprint. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved reprint of G.M. Young’s seminal work, “Portrait of an Age,” offers a captivating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape of Victorian England. Published in 1936, Young’s masterpiece stands as a landmark in historiography, seamlessly weaving together the threads of literature, art, science, and philosophy that defined an era. With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Young paints a vivid picture of the Victorian mindset, exploring the tensions between tradition and progress, faith and reason, that permeated the 19th century. This copy, though bearing the gentle marks of time, remains a treasured artifact for collectors and scholars alike, a portal through which to experience the richness and complexity of a bygone age. For readers, it promises a thought-provoking journey through the minds of luminaries such as Dickens, Ruskin, and Darwin, whose works shaped the Victorian zeitgeist and continue to resonate today.