A Matter Of Skill: A Novel (1891)

By Beatrice Whitby

Book Overview

""A Matter of Skill"" is a novel written by Beatrice Whitby and originally published in 1891. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hester who is determined to make a name for herself as an artist in Victorian England. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including a lack of support from her family and the prejudices of the art world, Hester perseveres and eventually gains recognition for her talent. Along the way, she also navigates a complicated romantic relationship with a fellow artist. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and the pursuit of artistic excellence in a society that often fails to recognize the talents of women. With its vivid descriptions of 19th-century England and its engaging characters, ""A Matter of Skill"" is a timeless tale of perseverance and creative passion.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: 1165269597
• ISBN13: 9781165269594
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"