Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli
or The Two Nations
"Sybil: Or The Two Nations" is a social and political novel that explores the dire conditions of the working class in England during the industrial revolution. The narrative follows the lives of two main characters from vastly different social backgrounds - Charles, a wealthy aristocrat, and Sybil, a poor yet noble woman. Their love story unfolds amidst the backdrop of societal unrest and class struggle, ultimately highlighting the vast divide between the rich and the poor, or the 'two nations'.
The 4713th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1845
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 121,950
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)