Beau Nash by Edmund Gosse (1897)
The novel revolves around the life of Beau Nash, a celebrated dandy and leader of fashion in 18th-century England. The story explores his rise to fame, his extravagant lifestyle, and his eventual downfall due to debt and scandal. Throughout the book, Nash's character is portrayed as charismatic yet flawed, struggling with his own vanity and moral decay.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1897 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Non-fiction · 2,077 words
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THE LIFE OF RICHARD NASH, ESQ.; _late Master of the Ceremonies at Bath. Extracted principally from his Original Papers. The Second Edition. London: J. Newbery._ 1762.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical, Non-fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,077 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The work is a detailed account of the life of Richard Nash, focusing on his personal and professional experiences.
- Historical — The narrative provides a historical context, detailing the social and cultural environment of Bath in the 18th century.
- Non-fiction — The work is based on factual information and real events, not invented or fictionalized.
- Social Commentary — The work offers insights and critiques on societal norms and behaviors of the time, particularly in relation to class and etiquette.
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Biography · Non-Fiction · Literary Criticism · 18th Century · English Literature · Historical Figure · Theatre History · Actor's Life · Memoir · Autobiographical Elements · Cultural Heritage · Social History