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A vivid glimpse into a bohemian river town and the painters who chase fame.
A Comedy of Masks follows a young artist in a bustling dockyard circle, where ambition, charm, and talk of shows mix with the chatter of studio life by the river.
Set among artists, patrons, and a lively bohemia, this story centers on Lightmark, a promising painter who sketches the riverfront and its people while balancing friendships, rivalries, and the lure of success. The scene is saturated with social intrigue, witty banter, and the costumes of a world where art, reputation, and romance intertwine.- Meet a rising painter drawn to the riverfront’s moods and the fall of the daylight over ships and warehouses.
- Enjoy the lively, witty exchanges among artists, patrons, and rivals in a bustling studio culture.
- Watch social manners and art-world rivalries unfold with humor and sharp observation.
- Discover a setting where bohemian life clashes with conventional expectations and Parisian influence.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction set in an early 20th‑century art world, with humor and atmosphere to spare.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1893, is a character-driven Victorian novel. It is a story of love and friendship, and of the masks we wear in society. The author explores the idea that our true selves are often hidden behind a facade, and that it is only when we are alone or with those we trust that we can truly be ourselves. The book is set in London and the surrounding area, and the characters are drawn from a cross-section of society, from aristocrats to artists. The story revolves around Philip Rainham, a young man who is trying to find his place in life, and Dick Lightmark, an artist who is struggling to make a name for himself. The two men become friends, and through their relationship, the author explores the themes of love, friendship, and the search for identity. 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 # 9781330202050_0
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