The House Of Joy (1895)

The House Of Joy is a novel written by Laurence Housman and first published in 1895. It tells the story of a young woman named Joy who is forced to leave her home and live with her aunt in London after her father’s death. Joy soon discovers that her aunt is a cruel and manipulative woman who is only interested in her inheritance. As Joy struggles to find her place in the world, she meets a group of artists and bohemians who introduce her to a new way of life. She falls in love with one of them, a young painter named Robin, but their relationship is threatened by her aunt’s interference. The novel explores themes of love, art, and the struggle for independence in a society that values conformity and tradition. It also critiques the Victorian era’s rigid social norms and the treatment of women as property. Overall, The House Of Joy is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who dared to challenge the status quo in late 19th-century England.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.