The School For Saints (1897) - John Oliver Hobbes - Bog

The School For Saints is a novel written by John Oliver Hobbes and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Sybil Ross. Sybil is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of society.Sybil is introduced to a group of artists and intellectuals who are part of a secret society known as ""The School for Saints"". The members of this society are dedicated to living a life of purity and virtue, and they believe that art and beauty are essential to achieving this goal.As Sybil becomes more involved with the School for Saints, she finds herself drawn to its charismatic leader, a man named Gabriel Stanton. Gabriel is a brilliant artist and philosopher who is deeply committed to the ideals of the society. He and Sybil begin a passionate love affair, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Gabriel is already married.As the story unfolds, Sybil must navigate the complex relationships and social expectations of the world around her, while also struggling to reconcile her own desires with the ideals of the School for Saints. The novel explores themes of love, art, morality, and the conflict between personal freedom and societal norms.Overall, The School for Saints is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late 19th century society and the intellectual movements 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.