The Coming Of Philibert (1907)

By Sara King Wiley

Book Overview

The Coming of Philibert is a novel written by Sara King Wiley and published in 1907. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small village in France. The book follows the life of Philibert, a young boy who is born into poverty and struggles to make a living. Despite his difficult circumstances, Philibert is a bright and determined child, and he dreams of one day becoming a successful artist.As the story progresses, Philibert's talent for painting is recognized by a wealthy art collector, who takes him under his wing and provides him with the education and resources he needs to pursue his dreams. Along the way, Philibert meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marie, who shares his passion for art.However, their happiness is threatened by the social and economic inequalities of the time, as well as by the prejudices of those around them. Philibert must navigate these challenges and overcome the obstacles in his path if he hopes to achieve his goals and build a life with Marie.The Coming of Philibert is a poignant and moving story that explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the power of art to transform lives. It is a timeless tale of hope, perseverance, and the human spirit that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1165772361
• ISBN13: 9781165772360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"