Gilbert Elgar's Son (1890)

Gilbert Elgar's Son is a novel written by Harriet Riddle Davis and published in 1890. The story revolves around the life of Gilbert Elgar, a wealthy businessman who has a son named Harry. Harry is a talented artist who wants to pursue his passion for painting, but his father wants him to take over the family business. This creates a conflict between them, and Harry decides to leave home and travel to Europe to study art.The novel follows Harry's journey as he travels through Europe, meets new people, and experiences various adventures. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rose, but their relationship is complicated by her social status and her father's disapproval. Meanwhile, Gilbert struggles to come to terms with his son's decision to pursue art and realizes that he may have been too harsh on him.As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and conflicts, but they eventually learn to understand and appreciate each other's perspectives. The novel explores themes of family, love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. It also provides a glimpse into the art world of the late 19th century and the struggles faced by aspiring artists.Overall, Gilbert Elgar's Son is a captivating novel that offers an insightful portrayal of family dynamics and the pursuit of one's dreams. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.