The Confessions Of A Young Man

""The Confessions of a Young Man"" is a semi-autobiographical novel written by George Moore, first published in 1888. The book follows the life of a young Irishman named Charles Strickland, who moves to Paris in search of artistic fulfillment. Strickland becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers, including the famous poet Paul Verlaine, and begins to explore his own artistic talents. However, Strickland's personal life is plagued by a series of scandals and failed relationships, and he struggles to find his place in the world. The novel is a frank and honest exploration of the struggles and desires of a young artist, and offers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic milieu of late 19th-century Paris. It is considered a classic work of modernist literature, and is often cited as one of the most influential novels of its time.See the young man of refined mind in a ball room! He is leaning against the woodwork in a distant doorway, he scarcely knows what to do with himself; and he is now striving to interest himself in the conversation of a group of men twice his age. I will not say he is shunned; but neither the matrons nor the young girls make any advances towards him. The young girls looking so sweet--in the oneness of their fresh hair, flowers, dresses, and glances--are being introduced, are getting up to dance, and the hostess is looking round for partners.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.