Will Warburton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162717166)

Will Warburton is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1905. The story follows the life of Will Warburton, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his uncle. Will is a talented artist, but his uncle disapproves of his artistic pursuits and forces him to become a clerk in a London office.Despite his uncle's wishes, Will continues to pursue his passion for art, and eventually becomes successful as a painter. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Eleanor, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Eleanor's family.The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and the pursuit of artistic passion in a society that values conformity and material success. Gissing's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and Will Warburton is no exception, providing a vivid portrait of life in late Victorian England.Overall, Will Warburton is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by those who dare to pursue their dreams in a society that values conformity above all else.""Enjoyed your holiday?"" he went on, rising, stretching himself, and offering a box of cigarettes. ""You look well. Done any summits? When we get our affairs in order, I must be off somewhere myself. Northward, I think. I want a little bracing cold. I should like to see Iceland. You know the Icelandic sagas? Magnificent! There's the saga of Grettir the Strong -- by Jove! But come, this isn't business. I have news for you, real, substantial, hopeful news.""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: George Gissing
ISBN-10: 1162717165
ISBN-13: 9781162717166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d