A Matter Of Skill: A Novel (1891)

By Beatrice Whitby

Book Overview

""A Matter Of Skill"" is a novel written by Beatrice Whitby and first published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith Lorrimer, who is determined to make a name for herself as an artist. Edith is a talented painter, but she struggles to gain recognition in a society that values traditional gender roles and views women as inferior to men.As Edith navigates the art world and tries to establish herself as a serious artist, she faces numerous challenges and setbacks. She must contend with the prejudices of her male colleagues, the expectations of her family, and the limitations imposed upon her by her own gender. Despite these obstacles, Edith remains determined to succeed and refuses to let anyone stand in her way.Throughout the novel, Whitby explores themes of gender, identity, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. She also offers a vivid portrait of Victorian society and the complex social and cultural dynamics that shaped women's lives during this period. With its engaging characters, richly detailed setting, and thought-provoking themes, ""A Matter Of Skill"" is a compelling and insightful work of historical fiction.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: 1437460208
• ISBN13: 9781437460209
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"