Dust A Novel (1883)

Dust: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Julian Hawthorne and published in 1883. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of a young man named John Sutherland, who is struggling to make a living in the city. John is a talented artist, but he is unable to sell his paintings and is forced to take odd jobs to make ends meet.As John navigates the challenges of life in the city, he becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and intellectuals. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite their different backgrounds, John and Mary begin a passionate affair.However, John's life takes a dark turn when he becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a married woman. This leads to a series of events that threatens to destroy his reputation and his relationship with Mary.Dust: A Novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Hawthorne's vivid descriptions of life in late 19th-century New York City provide a rich backdrop for the story, and his characters are complex and fully realized. Overall, Dust: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers today.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.