
First published in 1894, the story of the diva Trilby O'Ferrall and her mesmeric mentor, Svengali, has entered the mythology of that period alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes.Immensely popular from a number of years, the novel led to a hit play, a series of popular films, Trilby products from hats to ice-cream, and streets in Florida named after characters in the book. The setting reflects Du Maurier's bohemian years as an art student in Paris before coming to London to make a career in journalism. A celebrated caricaturist for Punch magazine, Du Maurier's drawings for the novel--of which his most significant are included here--form a large part of its appeal.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
1995-06-29
ISBN-10:
019282323X
ISBN-13:
9780192823236
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