Alva Vine: Or Art Versus Duty (1880)

By Henri Gordon

Book Overview

Alva Vine: Or Art Versus Duty is a novel written by Henri Gordon and first published in 1880. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Alva Vine, a young woman who is torn between her passion for art and her sense of duty to her family. Alva is an aspiring painter who dreams of becoming a great artist, but her father, a wealthy businessman, wants her to marry a man of his choosing and settle down into a life of domesticity. As Alva struggles to find a balance between her artistic ambitions and her family obligations, she meets and falls in love with a struggling artist named Julian Grey. Julian encourages Alva to pursue her dreams, but their relationship is threatened by her father's disapproval and the expectations of society. As the story unfolds, Alva must confront the consequences of her choices and decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for self-expression in a society that values conformity above all else. Alva Vine: Or Art Versus Duty is a compelling work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the late 19th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1166460622
• ISBN13: 9781166460624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"