A portrait of ambition, romance, and social expectation in a world where art and duty collide.
In this volume, a gifted young artist named Harold Van Berg navigates talent, taste, and the pressure of a prosperous, judgmental society. His friend Ik Stanton and Ida, a captivating but troubled young woman, move through rooms of drawing rooms, studios, and concert halls where appearances often mask deeper struggles. As relationships strain and loyalties shift, the story examines how faith, friendship, and personal choice shape a life under watchful eyes.
The narrative weaves together art, romance, and moral testing, showing how characters grapple with love, pride, and the hope of redemption. Rich dialogue and vivid settings pull readers into a era where every gesture can carry social weight and every decision can alter a future.Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on a multifaceted exploration of beauty as seen through the eyes of a talented artist, Harold Van Berg. The author presents a thought-provoking examination of the human face and its ability to convey both physical attractiveness and inner character. Van Berg, driven by his passion for beauty, embarks on an artistic endeavor to uncover the hidden depths of a captivating but shallow woman, Ida Mayhew. As he delves into the complexities of her face, he grapples with the tension between surface beauty and the desire for a meaningful connection. The narrative delves into the themes of vanity, love, and the transformative power of art, offering insights into the nature of true beauty and its ability to inspire and challenge. Through Van Berg's artistic journey, the author explores the idea that beneath even the most superficial of facades, there lies the potential for growth, redemption, and the revelation of a genuine and radiant beauty. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781440098727_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781440098727
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781440098727
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 666 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.50 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1440098727
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