The Two Visions Or The Contrast: An Australian Story (1874)

By Robert West Mayne

Book Overview

The Two Visions Or The Contrast: An Australian Story is a novel written by Robert West Mayne and published in 1874. The story is set in Australia and follows the lives of two young men, Arthur and Ernest, who come from vastly different backgrounds. Arthur is the son of a wealthy landowner, while Ernest is the son of a poor farmer.The novel explores the stark contrast between the two characters' lives and their differing visions for the future. Arthur is ambitious and driven by material wealth, while Ernest values simplicity and a connection to nature. As the story unfolds, the two young men's paths cross and they are forced to confront their differences.The Two Visions Or The Contrast is a reflection on the social and economic realities of Australia in the 19th century. Mayne's novel highlights the impact of class and wealth on individuals and communities, and the tension between progress and tradition.Overall, The Two Visions Or The Contrast is a thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the cultural and economic landscape of Australia during a time of great change and transformation.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: 1165652056
• ISBN13: 9781165652051
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"