Publisher's Synopsis
The Shattered Idol: A Story is a novel written by Max Baring and first published in 1907. The story follows the life of a young man named Julian Le Strange, who is born into a wealthy family in England. Julian is a talented artist, but he is also arrogant and selfish, and he becomes obsessed with his own success and fame.As Julian's career as an artist begins to take off, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends, and he begins to lead a life of debauchery and excess. However, his world is turned upside down when he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is from a much lower social class than he is.Julian's love for Mary causes him to question his own values and priorities, and he begins to realize that his pursuit of fame and fortune has left him feeling empty and unfulfilled. As he struggles to come to terms with his own shortcomings, Julian must also confront the prejudices and social hierarchies that have kept him and Mary apart.The Shattered Idol: A Story is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and it offers a compelling critique of the values and priorities of early 20th-century English society. Max Baring's novel is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with 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.
