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Henrietta Temple
Book • 2006
Henrietta Temple is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, first published in 1837.
The story follows Ferdinand Armine, a young nobleman caught between love and societal expectations, and his passionate relationship with the beautiful Henrietta Temple, who is based on Disraeli's real-life affair with Lady Henrietta Sykes.
The novel explores themes of love, duty, financial anxiety, and social ambition, reflecting Disraeli's own struggles with debt and his political aspirations.
It is considered Disraeli's first true literary success and a notable example of silver-fork fiction, blending romantic plotlines with social commentary.
The story follows Ferdinand Armine, a young nobleman caught between love and societal expectations, and his passionate relationship with the beautiful Henrietta Temple, who is based on Disraeli's real-life affair with Lady Henrietta Sykes.
The novel explores themes of love, duty, financial anxiety, and social ambition, reflecting Disraeli's own struggles with debt and his political aspirations.
It is considered Disraeli's first true literary success and a notable example of silver-fork fiction, blending romantic plotlines with social commentary.
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