The Bust of Lincoln is a historical novel written by James Francis Dwyer in 1912. The book tells the story of a young sculptor named John Keane, who is commissioned to create a bust of Abraham Lincoln for the city of Chicago. Keane, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world, sees this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase his talent and gain recognition.As he begins to work on the sculpture, Keane becomes obsessed with...