The Realist: A Modern Romance (1900)

The Realist: A Modern Romance is a novel written by Herbert Flowerdew and first published in 1900. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Ernest Eversleigh, a young man who is determined to live life on his own terms and pursue his artistic dreams. Ernest is a realist, someone who sees the world as it is and is not afraid to confront its harsh realities. As he navigates through the challenges of love, career, and family, Ernest must confront his own limitations and the limitations of the society he lives in. He falls in love with a woman who does not share his ideals and struggles to find a balance between his love for her and his commitment to his art. The Realist is a novel that explores the tensions between idealism and realism, love and duty, and the individual and society. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that captures the spirit of the turn of the century and the challenges faced by young people trying to find their place in the world.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.