Excerpt from Kitty
Ir was the day before sending in pictures to the Royal Acedem Carriage after carriage set down ladies in velvet and silk at the doors of rich and happy artists, who listened to their pretty critics deferentially, though they were feel ing a little bored, and meditating, all the while, a seven days' trip abroad.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating novel follows the lives of three artists living in bohemian squalor in Victorian London: Kitty Silver, a beautiful, ambitious painter; Perry Neeve, a brilliant but erratic genius; and Polly Comford, a kind-hearted, practical widow. The story unfolds as Kitty's desperate desire for a life of respectability and security clashes with her love for Perry and her loyalty to her bohemian companions. She embarks on various schemes to escape her current circumstances, all the while grappling with the complexities of love, class, and artistic integrity. The author paints a vivid picture of the Victorian art world, where talent often struggled to be recognized amidst poverty and social conventions. This insightful novel explores the choices women had to make between love and ambition in a time of great social change, leaving readers to contemplate the sacrifices artists make to pursue their dreams and the compromises they must accept for love. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259373711_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780259373711
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780259373711
Quantity: 15 available