Donovan, A Modern Englishman

by Edna Lyall

Book Overview

Donovan, A Modern Englishman is a novel written by Edna Lyall. The story revolves around the life of Donovan, a young Englishman who is struggling to find his place in the world. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, ambition, and social class.Donovan is a talented artist who dreams of making a name for himself in the art world. He is also deeply in love with his childhood friend, Alice, who comes from a wealthy family. Despite their different social backgrounds, Donovan and Alice are determined to be together.As Donovan tries to establish himself as an artist, he faces many challenges and setbacks. He is forced to confront the harsh realities of the art world and the prejudices of society. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters who help him navigate his way through life, including a wealthy benefactor and a group of bohemian artists.Through Donovan's struggles, the novel explores the complexities of social class and the difficulties of pursuing one's dreams in a rigid society. It also delves into the themes of love and friendship, and the sacrifices that people are willing to make for those they care about.Overall, Donovan, A Modern Englishman is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of late 19th century England.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: 1432662228
• ISBN13: 9781432662226
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"