Vivian Grey
by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
"Vivian Grey" by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli is a novel published in 1826. This debut work follows an ambitious young man's ruthless pursuit of political power through manipulation and scheming. Lacking experience and navigating England's rigid social structure, Vivian attempts to organize a political party around an influential but ineffectual member of parliament. His naivete and arrogance lead to catastrophic failure, delivering a brutal lesson in human behavior and the realities of the political machine.
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