Prentice Hugh (1887)

By Frances Mary Peard

Book Overview

Prentice Hugh is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard and originally published in 1887. The story is set in the mid-19th century in a small English village and follows the life of the titular character, Prentice Hugh. Prentice is the son of a wealthy landowner and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Prentice has other aspirations and dreams of becoming an artist.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations. Prentice struggles to balance his desire to pursue his passion for art with the pressures placed on him by his family and society. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Nettie, who shares his love for art and encourages him to follow his dreams.As Prentice navigates his way through the challenges and obstacles he faces, he must also confront the harsh realities of life in Victorian England, including poverty, illness, and social inequality. Through it all, Prentice remains steadfast in his pursuit of his dreams, even when it means going against the expectations of those around him.Overall, Prentice Hugh is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young man trying to find his place in the 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: 1120337224
• ISBN13: 9781120337221
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"