The Foolish Lovers

By St. John G. Ervine and St. John Greer Ervine

Book Overview

The Foolish Lovers is a novel written by St. John G. Ervine that tells the story of two lovers, Mary and John, who come from different social classes. Mary is a wealthy young woman who lives a life of luxury, while John is a poor artist who struggles to make ends meet. Despite their differences, they fall deeply in love and decide to get married. However, their families and society are against their union, and they face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, and offers a poignant commentary on the human condition. With its vivid characters, engaging plot, and beautiful prose, The Foolish Lovers is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.TO MY MOTHER who asked me to write a story without any ""Bad words"" in it; and TO MRS. J. O. HANNAY who asked me to write a story without any ""Sex"" in it. (Ervine was an Irish playwright).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: 116269484X
• ISBN13: 9781162694849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"