The Folly Of Eustace

Name: The Folly Of Eustace
Author: Robert Hichens

The Folly of Eustace is a novel by Robert Hichens, first published in 1912. It tells the story of Eustace, a young man who is determined to make his own way in life, despite the disapproval of his family. He moves to London and takes a job as a clerk in a shipping office, but soon finds himself in financial trouble. He is forced to take desperate measures to make ends meet, and his life quickly spirals out of control. As his situation worsens, Eustace is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the folly of his choices. In the end, he must decide whether to accept his fate or fight for a better future.

By Robert Hichens · First published 1896 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3 chapters · 12,026 words

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Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball. They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world's mind and manner of proceeding. In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me? Will it be generally liked? Will it advance me towards my heart's desire? Then they catch up their cloak, twist the mirror back to its usual position, puff out the candles, and steal forth into their career, shutting the door gently behind them. And, perhaps till they are laid out in the grave, the last four walls enclosing them, only the dressing-room could tell their secret. And it has no voice to speak. For, if they are wise, they do not keep a valet.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert Hichens
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction, Mystery
Length: 12,026 words
Structure: 3 chapters, 274 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The Folly of Eustace is a romantic novel by Robert Hichens, which follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her pursuit of true love.
Historical Fiction — The Folly of Eustace is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her pursuit of true love in a time of great social and political upheaval.
Drama — The Folly of Eustace is a dramatic novel by Robert Hichens, which follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her pursuit of true love in a time of great social and political upheaval.
Literary Fiction — The Folly of Eustace is a literary novel by Robert Hichens, which follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her pursuit of true love in a time of great social and political upheaval.