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The Gadfly was published in 1897, and its original publishers feared a hostile public reaction to its theme of revolution. Instead, it quickly became a classic of socialism, one of the very first politically aware novels. A story of love and conspiracy, it was based in part on the early life of Sidney Rosenblum, better known as "Reilly Ace of Spies" -- Voynich's boyfriend at the time.
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66 editions · 3 languages- Hardcover · English · 2018Franklin Classics · 382 pages · 9780342652921
- Paperback · English · 2018Franklin Classics · 382 pages · 9780342377060
- Hardcover · English · 2018Franklin Classics Trade Press · 382 pages · 9780344345531
- Hardcover · English · 2018Franklin Classics · 382 pages · 9780342377077
- Hardcover · English · 2018Franklin Classics Trade Press · 388 pages · 9780353598096
- Paperback · English · 2010Nabu Press · 384 pages · 9781176629592
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