The Two Lancrofts, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. F. Keary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428972799 ISBN 13: 9780428972790

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A young artist in Paris wrestles with art, belief, and the price of creation.

In this bold second volume, a circle of writers, scientists, and musicians sparks late-night debates that blur the lines between imagination and reality. As ideas collide, one man discovers a new sense of purpose that could redefine his art—and his life.

The scene moves between salons, the Bourse, and a bustling art world where charm, intellect, and ambition mingle. Through sharp dialogue and intimate conversations, the book explores how invention, dream, and the act of creating shape personal identity, love, and the meaning of art in a changing era. A cast of vivid personalities tests each other’s beliefs while pursuing their own quests for recognition, fame, and fulfillment.

• Experience a literary circle at a Parisian hearth, where art, philosophy, and social intrigue intertwine
• See the clash of ideas about God, creation, and the role of the artist in society
• Follow Willie’s introspective search for a new kind of creative truth
• Watch a shifting web of friendships, rivals, and romantic tensions illuminate the era

Ideal for readers who relish character-driven fiction set in art and ideas, with a keen eye on the mood of a cosmopolitan, late‑19th‑century world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428972799
• ISBN 13: 9780428972790
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 306