La librairie des livres interdits

Marc Levy

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The Passing of Mother's Portrait is a novel written by Roswell Martin Field and published in 1901. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Philip, who inherits a portrait of his deceased mother. The portrait is a cherished family heirloom, but Philip's father, who has remarried, wants to sell it for financial gain. Philip is deeply attached to the portrait and refuses to part with it, leading to a conflict between him and his father.As the story progresses, Philip becomes increasingly obsessed with the portrait and begins to see it as a representation of his mother's spirit. He becomes convinced that the portrait is communicating with him, and his behavior becomes increasingly erratic. Meanwhile, his relationship with his father deteriorates, and he begins to isolate himself from the outside world.The Passing of Mother's Portrait is a psychological drama that explores themes of grief, loss, and the power of memory. It is a poignant and deeply emotional story that offers a glimpse into the complex workings of the human mind. Field's prose is elegant and evocative, and he captures the nuances of his characters' emotions with great sensitivity. Overall, this book is a timeless classic 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.

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