Publisher's Synopsis
The Pew and the Pupil is a novel written by Robinson Potter Dunn and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who is an orphan and lives with his aunt and uncle. John is a talented artist and dreams of becoming a successful painter, but his uncle disapproves of his passion and wants him to become a lawyer instead.One day, John meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Van Rensselaer, who is impressed by his artistic abilities and offers to sponsor his education at an art school in Paris. John is thrilled by the opportunity and travels to Paris to pursue his dreams.In Paris, John falls in love with a fellow student named Marie, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of Mrs. Van Rensselaer's son, who is also in love with Marie. John must navigate the complexities of love and ambition as he strives to become a successful artist.The Pew and the Pupil is a poignant tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Paris during the early 20th century and explores themes of class, identity, and the power of art to transform lives.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.
