Anteros: A Novel (1872)

By George Alfred Lawrence and George A. (George Alfred) Lawrence

Book Overview

Anteros: A Novel is a book written by George Alfred Lawrence and first published in 1872. The novel is set in Victorian England and follows the story of a young man named Anteros, who is struggling to find his place in society. Anteros is the son of a wealthy merchant, but he is not content with his privileged life and seeks something more meaningful.As the story unfolds, Anteros becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge his conventional ideas about love, art, and society. He falls in love with a beautiful artist named Violet, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on life and love.Throughout the novel, Anteros grapples with his own identity and the pressures of society, ultimately learning to embrace his true self and find happiness in his own way. The book explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values conformity.Lawrence's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the atmosphere of Victorian England and the complex emotions of his characters. Anteros: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of its time.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: 1166448312
• ISBN13: 9781166448318
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"