P-Wave Classics to publish Robert Bage’s Hermsprong in three volumes, beginning 12 May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2 March, 2026—P-Wave Press will publish Volume I of Robert Bage’s Hermsprong; or, Man as He Is Not on 12 May 2026, inaugurating a new three-volume edition of one of the most daring and intellectually serious novels of the late eighteenth century.
First published in 1796, Hermsprong is a bold work of social satire and radical thought. Through the figure of its American-raised hero—a gentleman untouched by Britain’s rigid hierarchies—Bage subjects class, privilege, religion and the treatment of women to sharp and often unsettling scrutiny.
At the heart of the novel stands Maria Fluart, one of the most remarkable heroines of her age. Witty, independent and unwilling to submit to social expectation, she remains a strikingly modern presence. Together, Hermsprong and Maria challenge the moral complacency and inherited authority of the English elite with a clarity that continues to resonate.
Though admired by Sir Walter Scott, Bage’s fiction has too often been overlooked in modern accounts of the period. This new P-Wave Classics edition restores Hermsprong to its original three-volume format and presents the text with a new introduction and extensive notes.
Volume I includes the Biographical Introduction, Editorial Note and full Introduction to the edition, situating Bage’s work within the ferment of the late Enlightenment and the early Romantic age. Volumes II and III will follow later in the year.
With this publication, P-Wave Classics continues its commitment to producing editions that balance accessibility with authenticity—neither stripped of historical context nor burdened by unnecessary apparatus.
Publication date: 12 May 2026
Formats: Paperback and ebook
Imprint: P-Wave Classics
For review copies, interview requests, or further information, please contact:
P-Wave Press Media
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P-Wave Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to thought-provoking, original, and beautifully crafted books across genres, from contemporary essays and memoirs to classic literature. Committed to amplifying distinctive voices and fostering meaningful connections between authors and readers, P-Wave Press champions works that challenge, inspire, and resonate. With a growing catalogue of literary and cultural publications, P-Wave Press continues to push the wave of independent publishing forward.
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First published in 1796, Hermsprong is a bold work of social satire and radical thought. Through the figure of its American-raised hero—a gentleman untouched by Britain’s rigid hierarchies—Bage subjects class, privilege, religion and the treatment of women to sharp and often unsettling scrutiny.
At the heart of the novel stands Maria Fluart, one of the most remarkable heroines of her age. Witty, independent and unwilling to submit to social expectation, she remains a strikingly modern presence. Together, Hermsprong and Maria challenge the moral complacency and inherited authority of the English elite with a clarity that continues to resonate.
Though admired by Sir Walter Scott, Bage’s fiction has too often been overlooked in modern accounts of the period. This new P-Wave Classics edition restores Hermsprong to its original three-volume format and presents the text with a new introduction and extensive notes.
Volume I includes the Biographical Introduction, Editorial Note and full Introduction to the edition, situating Bage’s work within the ferment of the late Enlightenment and the early Romantic age. Volumes II and III will follow later in the year.
With this publication, P-Wave Classics continues its commitment to producing editions that balance accessibility with authenticity—neither stripped of historical context nor burdened by unnecessary apparatus.
Publication date: 12 May 2026
Formats: Paperback and ebook
Imprint: P-Wave Classics
For review copies, interview requests, or further information, please contact:
P-Wave Press Media
ObscureMyEmail
About P-Wave Press
P-Wave Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to thought-provoking, original, and beautifully crafted books across genres, from contemporary essays and memoirs to classic literature. Committed to amplifying distinctive voices and fostering meaningful connections between authors and readers, P-Wave Press champions works that challenge, inspire, and resonate. With a growing catalogue of literary and cultural publications, P-Wave Press continues to push the wave of independent publishing forward.
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