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Trilby is a sensation novel by George du Maurier and one of the most popular novels of its time. Published serially in Harper's New Monthly Magazine from January to August 1894, it was published in book form on 8 September 1894 and sold 200,000 copies in the United States alone. [ 1 ]
Feb 16, 2017 · George du Maurier’s Trilby, published in 1894, became one of the most popular novels of its time. The story introduced us to a young heroine, Trilby, and a memorable villain, Svengali, whose names have since taken on lives of their own. A scene from the 1931 film Svengali.
- Emma Garman
First published in 1894, the story of the diva Trilby O'Ferrall and her mesmeric mentor, Svengali, has entered the mythology of the time alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes. Immensely popular for a number of years, the novel led to a hit play, a series of popular films, and the trilby hat.
- George Du Maurier
A novel written and illustrated by George du Maurier, published 1894. The setting of the story reflects the writer's years as an art student in Paris. The charming Trilby O'Ferrall, an artist's model, slowly falls under the spell of Svengali, a German‐Polish musician, who establishes her as a famous singer.
Trilby. 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.
- George Du Maurier
- Oxford University Press, 1995
- illustrated, reprint
His second novel Trilby, published in 1894 fits into the gothic horror genre which was undergoing a revival during the fin de siecle. The story of the poor artist's model Trilby O'Ferrall,...
With its thrilling plot and legendary villain, Trilby caused a sensation when it appeared in 1894, spawning songs, shoes and, most famously, the Trilby hat. Yet it is also a fascinating portrayal of its times, holding up a mirror to fin de siècle obsessions with sexuality, mesmerism and the occult.
