Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 78 Inchbald, Mrs. 1753 1821 Inchbald, Elizabeth Simpson Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Nature and Art Transcribed from the 1886 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price "Nature and Art" by Mrs. Inchbald is a novel written in the late 18th century, exploring themes of social class, family dynamics, and the impact of education and talent on individuals’ lives. The narrative centers around two brothers, William and Henry, who embark on a journey from their provincial town to London in pursuit of a better life following the death of their father, who left them in financial distress. Their experiences highlight the stark contrast between their ambitious aspirations and the harsh realities of urban life. The opening of "Nature and Art" introduces the brothers’ poignant farewell to their hometown as they grapple with their grief and uncertain future. After arriving in London, they encounter numerous hardships in securing stable employment, which leads them to discover Henry’s talent for playing the violin. Henry’s musical gift eventually opens doors for him, leading to a more prosperous life, while the relationship between him and his brother is complicated by pride and differing paths. William, who is academically inclined and struggles with feelings of inadequacy, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ambition, contrasting sharply with Henry’s affection for simplicity and artistic expression. This initial setup paves the way for a rich exploration of their intertwined fates amid societal expectations and personal dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821 Fathers and sons -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Epistolary fiction Brothers -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 311005 310905 2024-10-02T10:00:13.011561 2023-10-02T08:51:58.397649 text/html text/html 312630 2016-01-07T11:29:46 text/html 114870 2016-01-07T11:30:04 text/html application/zip 192547 2024-10-02T10:00:23.314530 application/epub+zip 196346 2024-10-02T10:00:16.609547 application/epub+zip 175642 2024-10-02T10:00:15.377551 application/epub+zip 359195 2024-10-02T10:00:28.681487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321996 2024-10-02T10:00:22.018520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289775 2022-09-02T11:48:15.360099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293698 293653 2024-10-02T10:00:12.188571 2023-10-02T08:51:57.874686 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 293490 2016-01-07T11:29:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112193 2016-01-07T11:30:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21361 2024-10-02T10:00:29.039474 application/rdf+xml 11609 2024-10-02T10:00:15.934534 image/jpeg 3012 2024-10-02T10:00:15.653548 image/jpeg 188921 2024-10-02T10:00:13.039580 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia