A Comedy Of Masks A Novel (1893)

""A Comedy of Masks"" is a novel written by Ernest Christopher Dowson and first published in 1893. The story is set in 19th century London and follows the life of a young man named Lucian, who is torn between his love for a beautiful courtesan named Ninette and his duty to marry a wealthy woman named Lady Hermia. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of society, as Lucian struggles to reconcile his desires with the expectations of those around him. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a group of bohemian artists and a mysterious figure known only as ""The Master."" The novel is known for its lyrical prose and its exploration of the decadent and hedonistic lifestyle of the time. It is considered a classic of the fin de si�����cle literary movement and a significant work in the history of English literature.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.