Apprentices To Destiny (1893)

By Lily Augusta Long

Book Overview

""Apprentices to Destiny"" is a novel written by Lily A. Long and published in 1893. The book tells the story of two young women, Muriel and Marjorie, who are cousins and best friends. They are both talented artists, but while Muriel is content to stay in their small town and paint portraits, Marjorie dreams of becoming a famous painter in Paris. As the girls grow up, they both fall in love with the same man, a wealthy artist named Ralph. He chooses to marry Muriel, but Marjorie remains bitter and resentful. She eventually convinces Ralph to take her to Paris with him, where she becomes a successful artist in her own right. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. It also provides a glimpse into the world of art in the late 19th century, both in small town America and in the cultural capital of Paris. Overall, ""Apprentices to Destiny"" is a compelling tale of two women's journey towards their artistic destinies, and the sacrifices they make along the way.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: 1163909742
• ISBN13: 9781163909744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"