The Lure Of Fame (1896)

By Clive Holland

Book Overview

The Lure of Fame is a novel written by Clive Holland and published in 1896. The story follows the life of a young man named Gerald Sinclair who is determined to become famous at any cost. He leaves his small hometown and moves to London where he starts his journey towards fame and fortune. Gerald is a talented musician and starts performing in various concerts and events to gain recognition. He also becomes friends with a group of artists and writers who share his passion for fame. However, as he climbs the ladder of success, he realizes that the price of fame is much higher than he anticipated. The novel explores the themes of ambition, success, and the corrupting influence of fame. It also highlights the consequences of sacrificing one's values and relationships in pursuit of fame. The Lure of Fame is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of being blinded by ambition and the importance of staying true to oneself.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: 1164889869
• ISBN13: 9781164889861
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"