Publisher's Synopsis
A Fortnight of Folly and The Tale of a Sculptor is a book written by Maurice Thompson in 1902. The book is a collection of two novellas that explore themes of love, art, and the human condition. The first novella, A Fortnight of Folly, is a romantic comedy that follows the adventures of a young man named Harry and his friends as they embark on a two-week vacation in the mountains. While there, Harry falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rose and must navigate the complexities of their budding romance amidst the chaos of their vacation.The second novella, The Tale of a Sculptor, is a more serious story that explores the life of a struggling artist named Paul who is trying to create a masterpiece that will cement his legacy in the art world. However, his obsession with his work leads him to neglect his relationships and ultimately leads to his downfall.Overall, A Fortnight of Folly and The Tale of a Sculptor is a thought-provoking collection of stories that examines the human experience through the lens of love and art.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.
