Publisher's Synopsis
Prudence: A Story of Aesthetic London is a novel by Lucy C. Lillie that tells the tale of a young woman named Prudence who lives in London during the late 19th century. Prudence is a talented artist who is drawn to the Aesthetic Movement, a cultural movement that emphasizes beauty and art for its own sake. As she navigates the social circles of London's artistic elite, Prudence must confront the challenges of love, friendship, and personal identity. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including the enigmatic artist Aubrey Beardsley and the charismatic poet Oscar Wilde. Through Prudence's journey, Lillie explores themes of creativity, individuality, and the pursuit of beauty in a world that often values conformity over originality. With its vivid descriptions of London's bohemian scene and its engaging characters, Prudence is a captivating portrait of a fascinating era in art and culture.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.
