A Sturdy Beggar (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A candid portrait of an artist's battle for integrity in fin-de-siècle London.

A young sculptor leaves Paris for London, chasing a dream of success and the heaven he imagines it offers. In a world of political talk and social pretenses, he learns that art, money, and reputation collide in surprising and often troubling ways.

The narrative follows the artist as he negotiates patronage, public opinion, and the pressures of a rapidly changing city. Through sharp dialogue, vivid scenes, and a wry, observant narrator, the book examines how ambition, family, and the demand for recognition can test an artist’s sense of right and wrong.

• A vivid glimpse of art life, galleries, and the economics of sculpture in the late 19th century.
• Interlaced with themes of integrity, influence, and the moral costs of ambition.
• A coming‑of‑age arc framed by friendships, mentorships, and the pull between idealism and practicality.

Ideal for readers of historical literary fiction that centers on artists, society, and personal conscience.

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