The Pageant Of Darkness And Light (1911)

The Pageant of Darkness and Light is a novel written by John Oxenham and first published in 1911. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named David Warburton. David is a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the art world, but he is constantly held back by his lack of funds and his own insecurities.One day, David meets a wealthy and influential woman named Lady Holme, who takes an interest in his work and offers to help him achieve his dreams. As David becomes more successful, he begins to realize that Lady Holme has her own agenda and that her help may come at a steep price.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the corrupting influence of power. It also delves into the world of high society and the struggles of artists trying to make it in a competitive and often cutthroat industry.Overall, The Pageant of Darkness and Light is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century art and society.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.