But A Philistine (1884)

But A Philistine is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend in the year 1884. The story revolves around a young woman named Bertha, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Bertha is discontented with her life and feels unfulfilled. She becomes interested in the arts and culture of Europe, particularly the work of the great masters such as Michelangelo and Raphael.Bertha's family disapproves of her interest in the arts and tries to discourage her from pursuing it. However, she is determined to follow her passion and decides to travel to Europe to study art. While in Europe, she meets a group of artists and intellectuals who introduce her to a new way of thinking and living. She falls in love with one of the artists, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social backgrounds.As Bertha becomes more involved in the art world, she begins to question her own values and beliefs. She struggles to reconcile her love for art with her family's expectations and the expectations of society at large. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the conflict between tradition and modernity.Overall, But A Philistine is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and culture, as well as those interested in the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.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.