Publisher's Synopsis
Stephen Lescombe, Bachelor of Arts is a novel written by Julius H. Hurst and published in 1897. The story revolves around the titular character, Stephen Lescombe, a young man who has just graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Arts. Stephen is portrayed as a sensitive and introspective individual who struggles to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to pursue a career in literature and his family's expectations that he should enter the clergy. As Stephen navigates his way through post-graduate life, he encounters a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and force him to question his choices. These include his friend and fellow graduate, Arthur, who is more interested in partying than pursuing a career, and his love interest, Margaret, who is engaged to another man. Throughout the novel, Stephen grapples with issues of identity, morality, and social class. He is forced to confront his own privilege and the ways in which it shapes his worldview. Ultimately, Stephen must decide whether to follow his heart or conform to the expectations of those around him. Stephen Lescombe, Bachelor of Arts is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that explores themes of individualism, conformity, and the search for meaning in life. It is a classic example of Victorian literature and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time.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.
