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Anthony Adverse is a 1933 novel by American author Hervey Allen.It was published by Farrar & Rinehart.. The novel contains three volumes: The Roots of the Tree, The Other Bronze Boy and The Lonely Twin, and each volume contains three "books", making for nine books in total.
Hardcover – January 1, 1933. From Encyclopædia Britannica: "A historical novel by Hervey Allen published in 1933. A long, rambling work set in Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the Napoleonic era, Anthony Adverse relates the many adventures of the eponymous hero. These include slave trading in Africa, his experiences as a businessman ...
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Born William Hervey Allen. 1915 University of Pittsburgh graduate. In WWI served as a Lieutenant in the 28th (keystone) Division, US Army and fought in the Aisne-Marne offensive July-August, 1918. He wrote "Toward the Flame" (1926), a nonfictional account of his experiences in the war. Allen is best known for his work Anthony Adverse, a 1933 ...
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Article History. Anthony Adverse, historical novel by Hervey Allen, published in 1933. A long, rambling work set in Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the Napoleonic era, Anthony Adverse relates the many adventures of the eponymous hero. These include slave trading in Africa, his experiences as a businessman and plantation owner in New ...
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May 16, 2019 · Anthony Adverse by Hervey Allen is a sweeping historical novel that follows the life of a young man in 18th-century Europe and America. Key Aspects of the Book "Anthony Adverse”: - Offers a rich and complex tapestry of historical events and characters - Provides vivid descriptions of life in Europe and America in the 18th century - Features an engaging and well-crafted narrative that spans ...
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Dec 31, 2014 · Anthony Adverse by Hervey Allen. Publication date June 1991 Publisher Henry Holt & Co Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet ...
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William Hervey Allen Jr. (December 8, 1889 – December 28, 1949) was an American educator, poet, and writer. He is best known for his work Anthony Adverse (made into a 1936 movie of the same name ), regarded by many critics "as the model and precursor of the contemporary American historical novel."
