Talent In Tatters: Or Some Vicissitudes In The Life Of An English Boy (1878)

By Hope Wraythe

Book Overview

Talent In Tatters: Or Some Vicissitudes In The Life Of An English Boy is a novel written by Hope Wraythe and first published in 1878. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of an English boy named Edward, who is born into a wealthy family but faces numerous challenges throughout his life.The novel begins with Edward's childhood, which is marked by his love for music and his natural talent for playing the piano. However, his father disapproves of his son's interest in music and forces him to abandon his passion in favor of a career in business.As Edward grows older, he struggles to find his place in the world and faces numerous setbacks and disappointments. He falls in love with a woman who does not return his affections, and he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life as he witnesses the poverty and suffering of those around him.Despite these challenges, Edward never loses his passion for music, and he eventually finds a way to pursue his dream of becoming a professional pianist. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, determination, and the importance of following one's heart.Talent In Tatters is a poignant and inspiring novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. 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: 1165102161
• ISBN13: 9781165102167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"