Patchwork Comedy (Classic Reprint)

Humfrey Jordan

ISBN 10: 1331109507 / ISBN 13: 9781331109501

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

About this Item

Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 398 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patchwork Comedy (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331109507
• ISBN 13: 9781331109501
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

Patchwork Comedy captivates with wit, warmth, and a look at love, art, and reputation.

A vivid tale set in a late‑romance London club and the world of artists and critics, it follows a young sculptor named Morton as he navigates friendship, ambition, and the pull of a fragile romance. The book peers into the habits, humor, and tensions of a circle where talk and truth can collide in surprising ways.

In its opening scenes, a quiet supper‑room at the Tobacco Club hosts three seasoned men and a younger painter‑sculptor as they spar, share weathered insight, and lean on the comfort of old bonds. Morton's ambitions and personal vows unfold against the backdrop of Paris studios and a coveted Meudon studio offer, where love and career threaten to pull in opposite directions.

• Meet Morton, a developing sculptor with a mix of talent, idealism, and practical struggle.
• Watch conversations about art, aging, and friendship that test loyalties and trust.
• See how a proposed studio arrangement becomes a focal point for desire, reputation, and risk.
• Follow how two lovers and their circle reckon with happiness, sacrifice, and the costs of living honestly.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven tales of art, romance, and social nuance, told with crisp dialogue and a observant eye for human quirks.