The Son Of A Genius (1860)

By Barbara Hofland and Barbara Hofland

Book Overview

The Son of a Genius is a novel written by Barbara Hofland in 1860. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Arthur, who is the son of a famous artist. Arthur is a talented artist himself, and his father recognizes his potential from a young age. However, Arthur's father is also a stern and demanding teacher, and Arthur struggles to live up to his expectations.As Arthur grows up, he becomes increasingly frustrated with his father's constant criticism and pressure. He longs to be free to express his own creativity and pursue his own interests, but he feels trapped by his father's shadow.Despite these challenges, Arthur perseveres and eventually finds his own voice as an artist. He learns to embrace his own unique style and to trust his own instincts, even when they diverge from his father's teachings.Throughout the novel, Hofland explores themes of creativity, individuality, and the complex relationships between parents and children. The Son of a Genius is a timeless tale 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: 1437294502
• ISBN13: 9781437294507
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"