02400cam a22003493u 4500 19752 UtSlPG 20260610133447.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 87171698 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 Quisanté Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-11 Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Quisanté" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Alexander Quisanté, a complex and ambitious young man navigating the socio-political landscape of his time, as well as his relationships with others, including his aunt Maria and the seemingly prominent but distant Benyon brothers. The novel explores themes of self-interest, ambition, and the pursuit of social elevation against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of "Quisanté" introduces us to a tense conversation between Sandro Quisanté and his aunt, Miss Quisanté. As they discuss money and strategy for Sandro's future, it becomes clear that their relationship is strained yet functional, marked by a lack of affection but an understanding of mutual dependence. Sandro seeks to rise in social and political circles and considers marriage as a means to secure status. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at his outsider status, emphasizing the judgments and prejudices he faces from society. This sets the stage for Sandro's character development and the unfolding drama of his ambitions, as well as interactions with other characters like Lady Richard and May Gaston, which will likely further complicate his aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Married people -- Fiction Politicians -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19752 61080 61080