The Vice of Fools is a novel written by H.C. Chatfield-Taylor and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Robert Landis. Landis is a wealthy and privileged young man who has everything he could ever want, but he is also plagued by a sense of ennui and dissatisfaction with his life.As the story unfolds, Landis becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who seek to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of society. However, as Landis becomes more deeply involved with this group, he begins to realize that their lifestyle is not all that it seems. The group is plagued by infighting, jealousy, and a general sense of moral decay.As Landis struggles to find his place in this world, he is forced to confront his own moral compass and decide what kind of person he wants to be. The Vice of Fools is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that explores themes of morality, privilege, and the search for meaning in life.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.