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