Cecile V1: Or Modern Idolaters (1871)

Cecile V1: Or Modern Idolaters is a novel written by Hawley Smart and first published in 1871. The story follows the life of Cecile, a young woman who is orphaned and left in the care of her uncle, a wealthy and influential man. As Cecile grows up, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the superficial and materialistic world around her, and begins to question the values and beliefs of her society.The novel explores themes of love, morality, and social class, as Cecile struggles to find her place in a world that seems to value wealth and status above all else. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a young artist who challenges her views on art and beauty, and a wealthy suitor who offers her a life of luxury and comfort.As the story unfolds, Cecile must navigate the complex social landscape of Victorian England, while also grappling with her own desires and aspirations. With its vivid descriptions of high society and its critiques of the culture of idolatry that pervades it, Cecile V1: Or Modern Idolaters remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction to this day.In Three Volumes.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.