To His Own Master: A Novel (1893)

By Alan St. Aubyn and Alan St Aubyn

Book Overview

To His Own Master is a novel written by Alan St. Aubyn and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Guy Fenwick, who is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to pursue his own dreams and ambitions. Guy is the eldest son of a wealthy family and is expected to take over the family business, but he has other plans. He wants to become a writer and pursue his passion for literature.As Guy struggles to find his place in the world, he is faced with a series of challenges and obstacles. He must navigate the complex relationships within his family, deal with his own insecurities and doubts, and confront the societal expectations that are placed upon him. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting characters, including a young woman named Maud who becomes his muse and inspiration.Throughout the novel, St. Aubyn explores themes of loyalty, ambition, family, and the pursuit of happiness. He paints a vivid picture of Victorian society and the challenges that young men faced during that time period. To His Own Master is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.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: 1104416085
• ISBN13: 9781104416089
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"