The Snowball (1895) - Stanley John Weyman - Bog

The Snowball is a novel written by Stanley John Weyman and published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young man named Paul de Vasson, who is born into a wealthy French family in the mid-19th century. Paul is a lazy and selfish young man who spends his days idling away in Parisian cafes and gambling halls. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful and virtuous young woman named Louise. Despite his initial reluctance to change his ways, Paul is inspired by Louise's goodness and decides to turn his life around. He begins to work hard and make something of himself, eventually becoming a successful businessman. However, his newfound success and wealth also bring him a host of new problems, including enemies who are jealous of his success and women who are attracted to his wealth. As the story progresses, Paul must navigate these challenges while also trying to maintain his relationship with Louise. He must also confront his own flaws and weaknesses, and learn to be a better person. The Snowball is a tale of love, redemption, and personal growth that explores the complexities of human nature and the challenges of living a virtuous life.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.