The Bishop's Son

By Alice Cary

Book Overview

The Bishop's Son is a novel written by Alice Cary and published in 1867. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur, who is the son of a bishop. Arthur is a talented musician and dreams of becoming a composer, but his father disapproves of his passion for music and wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a clergyman.Despite his father's wishes, Arthur continues to pursue his love for music and falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who shares his passion for the arts. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Arthur's father and the expectations of society.As Arthur struggles to find his place in the world and follow his dreams, he must navigate the challenges of family, love, and societal expectations. The Bishop's Son is a poignant tale of self-discovery and the pursuit of passion, set against the backdrop of Victorian England.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: 1164939734
• ISBN13: 9781164939733
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"