My Friends And I (1884)

My Friends And I is a novel written by Julian Russell Sturgis and published in 1884. The book tells the story of a group of friends who are all artists living in Paris in the late 19th century. The main character, Harry, is a struggling painter who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is joined by his friends, including the wealthy and talented painter, Paul, and the beautiful and mysterious model, Yvonne.As the story unfolds, the group of friends navigate their way through the ups and downs of life in Paris, including romantic entanglements, financial struggles, and artistic rivalries. They attend parties, visit galleries, and spend long nights discussing their work and their dreams for the future.Throughout the book, Sturgis provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Paris during this exciting and turbulent time in history. He captures the spirit of the city and the bohemian lifestyle of the artists who lived there, while also exploring deeper themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of artistic excellence.With its engaging characters, richly detailed setting, and compelling storyline, My Friends And I is a timeless classic that continues to captivate 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.