A Modern Lover (1885)

A Modern Lover is a novel written by George Moore and published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of a young artist named Stephen Gordon, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to pursue his artistic passions and his obligation to his family and society.As the story progresses, Stephen falls in love with a woman named Mary Lavelle, who is also an artist. However, their relationship is complicated by their different social classes and the expectations placed on them by their families.Throughout the novel, Moore explores themes of love, passion, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in a society that values conformity and tradition. The book is also notable for its frank and explicit portrayal of sexuality, which was controversial for its time.Overall, A Modern Lover is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of Victorian-era England. It remains a classic work of literature that continues to be studied and admired by readers and scholars alike.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.