Flower Of The World (1922)

By Alice Calhoun Haines

Book Overview

""Flower of the World"" is a novel written by Alice Calhoun Haines and published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie, who grows up in a small town in the early 1900s. Marjorie is a talented artist and dreams of leaving her small town to pursue her passion in the big city. However, her plans are put on hold when she falls in love with a local boy named Tom.As Marjorie and Tom's relationship grows, they face challenges and obstacles that test their love for each other. Marjorie's desire to pursue her art clashes with Tom's traditional views on marriage and gender roles. Additionally, the outbreak of World War I puts a strain on their relationship as Tom enlists to fight for his country.Throughout the novel, Marjorie learns about love, loss, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. ""Flower of the World"" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, art, and personal growth in a changing world.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: 1163903957
• ISBN13: 9781163903957
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"