Charles Dayrell

Charles Dayrell: A Modern Bacchanal is a novel written by Henry Solly and published in 1883. The book follows the story of Charles Dayrell, a young man from a wealthy family who becomes obsessed with pleasure and indulgence. He spends his days and nights drinking, gambling, and engaging in various vices, much to the dismay of his family and friends. As his behavior becomes increasingly reckless, Charles finds himself spiraling out of control and facing dire consequences. The novel explores themes of decadence, morality, and the consequences of excess. Solly's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and social commentary, making this book a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and its attitudes towards pleasure-seeking and excess.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.