Vale

Vale is a novel written by the Irish author George Moore. It tells the story of a young man named Maurice Vale who is struggling to find his place in the world. Maurice is an artist who is passionate about his work, but he is also plagued by doubts and insecurities. He falls in love with a young woman named Florence and they begin a tumultuous relationship that is marked by jealousy and mistrust. As Maurice tries to navigate his way through the complexities of love and art, he is forced to confront his own limitations and weaknesses. The novel is a poignant exploration of the human condition, and it offers a powerful commentary on the nature of love, creativity, and the search for meaning in life. Moore's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, sharp wit, and insightful observations about the world around us. Vale is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.1914. Vale is one of the three-volumes in Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic George Moore's famous three-volume semi autobiographical work, Hail and Farewell, a highly entertaining account of his experiences in Ireland. The three volumes are named: Ave, Salve and Vale. Vale begins: It was about the time of the publication of my letter to the Irish Times, mentioned in the last pages of Salve, that I received from the French Consul an invitation to dinner to meet the Secretary of the Consulate, M. Orange, a young man, a poet, au moins il a publie un volume de vers chez Lemerre. The Meaulles, Monsieur et Madame, are among my pleasantest memories of Dublin, and on the night in question, when it was time to bid our host and hostess goodnight, I suggested to Orange that we should walk back to Dublin together, thinking that perhaps he might like to talk French poetry with me. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.