The Wings Of Icarus: Being The Life Of One Emilia Fletcher (1894)

The Wings of Icarus: Being the Life of One Emilia Fletcher (1894) is a novel written by Laurence Alma Tadema. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Emilia Fletcher, a young woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of society and pursue her dreams.Emilia is a talented artist who longs to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts in London. However, her father, a wealthy banker, disapproves of her ambitions and insists that she marry a suitable husband instead. Despite her father's objections, Emilia persists in her pursuit of art and eventually gains admission to the Academy.As Emilia's career as an artist takes off, she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of passion and intrigue. She falls in love with a fellow artist, but their relationship is threatened by the jealous machinations of a rival. Meanwhile, Emilia's father becomes embroiled in a financial scandal that threatens to ruin the family's reputation.The Wings of Icarus is a richly detailed novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic expression in a society that often stifles creativity. Tadema's vivid descriptions of 19th-century London bring the city to life, while his nuanced portrayal of Emilia and her struggles will resonate with readers today.Revealed By Herself In Thirty-Five Letters, Written To Constance Norris Between July 18th, 188-, And March 26th Of The Following Year; A Fragmentary Journal; A Postscript.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.