Vain Fortune

Vain Fortune: A Novel is a literary work by the Irish author George Moore, first published in 1895. The novel tells the story of Maurice Guest, a young pianist who falls in love with a married woman named Laura. Maurice's love for Laura is all-consuming, but Laura is torn between her feelings for Maurice and her loyalty to her husband. As the story unfolds, Maurice and Laura's relationship becomes increasingly complicated and fraught with tension. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and the constraints of society in late 19th-century Europe. It also delves into the inner workings of the artistic mind, as Maurice struggles with his own ambitions and insecurities as a musician. Moore's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a rich and detailed picture of the world in which the characters live. The book is considered a classic of modernist literature, and has been praised for its psychological depth and nuanced portrayal of complex relationships. Overall, Vain Fortune is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with 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.