The Injured Islanders: Or The Influence Of Art Upon The Happiness Of Nature (1779) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120036476)

The Injured Islanders: Or The Influence Of Art Upon The Happiness Of Nature is a book written by Gerald Fitzgerald in 1779. The book explores the idea that art can have a positive impact on the happiness and well-being of individuals and society as a whole. The story is set on a fictional island where the inhabitants have lost touch with the natural beauty of their surroundings due to their focus on material wealth and societal status. The protagonist, a young artist named Edgar, arrives on the island and begins to use his talent to create works of art that inspire the islanders to reconnect with nature and find happiness in the simple things in life. Through his art, Edgar helps the islanders to rediscover the beauty of their surroundings and the importance of living in harmony with nature. The book is a reflection on the power of art to transform society and promote a more meaningful and fulfilling way of life.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.

Author: Gerald Fitzgerald,John Samuel Wallis
ISBN-10: 112003647X
ISBN-13: 9781120036476
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d