The Torch-Bearers is a novel written by Arlo Bates that was first published in 1894. The story revolves around a group of young people who are determined to bring about a cultural revolution in their small town. They form a society called the ""Torch-Bearers"" and set out to educate the townspeople on the importance of art, literature, and music.The main character, Margaret Vennard, is a young woman who is passionate about the arts and is determined...