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.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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Excerpt from A Comedy of Masks, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel
Judges were beginning already to discern, if not the hand of the master, at least a touch remarkably happy, was inclined to plume himself on having discovered, in his search after originality, the artistic points of a dockyard.
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Paperback. Condición: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330202050_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330202050
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles