Under The Laurel (1907)

By Frederic Crowninshield

Book Overview

Under The Laurel is a novel written by Frederic Crowinshield and published in 1907. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young artist named John Darrow. John is a talented painter who is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also dealing with personal issues, including a difficult relationship with his father and a complicated love life.The novel takes the reader on a journey through John's life as he navigates the ups and downs of the art world and his personal relationships. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including fellow artists, wealthy patrons, and a beautiful young woman named Laurel.As John's career begins to take off, he finds himself torn between his passion for art and his desire for a stable, conventional life. He must also confront the demons of his past and come to terms with his complicated family history.Under The Laurel is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late 19th century art and society, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and richly detailed setting.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: 1167044576
• ISBN13: 9781167044571
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"