But A Philistine (1884)

But A Philistine is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and first published in 1884. The book tells the story of a young woman named Laura who is forced to marry a man she does not love due to financial pressures from her family. Laura's husband, Frank, is a wealthy businessman who is obsessed with making money and has no interest in art or culture, much to Laura's dismay. As she struggles to adapt to her new life, Laura finds solace in the company of a young artist named Paul who shares her love of literature and the arts. However, their friendship is threatened when Frank discovers their relationship and forbids Laura from seeing Paul. As Laura tries to reconcile her love of art with her duty as a wife, she must navigate the social expectations of her time and decide what truly matters to her. But A Philistine is a thought-provoking exploration of the conflict between art and commerce, and the struggle of individuals to find their own path in a society that values conformity above all else.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.