A Thing Of Beauty V1 (1877)

By Alexander Campbell Fraser

Book Overview

""A Thing of Beauty V1"" is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander Fraser and was first published in 1877. The story revolves around the character of Edith Vere, a young and beautiful woman who is married to a wealthy and successful man, Sir Arthur Vere. Despite having everything she could desire, Edith is unhappy and feels unfulfilled in her life. She longs for true love and passion, which she believes she has not found in her marriage.As the story progresses, Edith meets a young artist named Guy Thornton, who is passionate about his work and life. Guy and Edith fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by societal conventions and the expectations of their respective families. The novel explores themes of love, passion, societal norms, and the struggle for personal fulfillment.The book is written in a Victorian-era style, with detailed descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. It provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time, particularly the restrictions placed on women. The novel is a reflection of the changing attitudes towards love and marriage in the late 19th century, as people began to question traditional values and seek personal fulfillment.Overall, ""A Thing of Beauty V1"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for true happiness. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, romance, and social history.In Three Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436754895
• ISBN13: 9781436754897
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"