Vale is a novel written by George Moore, a prominent Irish writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is set in Paris and London in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young Irishman named Maurice Vale. Vale is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also dealing with the aftermath of a failed love affair and trying to find his place in the world.The novel explores themes of love, art, and identity as Vale navigates his way through the bohemian world of Parisian artists and intellectuals. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters who challenge and inspire him, including a beautiful and enigmatic Frenchwoman named Jacqueline and a wealthy American art collector named Cyrus Rutherford.As Vale tries to find his place in the world, he must confront his own fears and insecurities and come to terms with his past. The novel is a poignant and insightful exploration of the human condition, and a testament to Moore's skill as a writer. Vale is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Irish literature, as well as those who enjoy character-driven stories that delve deep into the human psyche.1914. Vale is one of the three-volumes in Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic George Moore's famous three-volume semi autobiographical work, Hail and Farewell, a highly entertaining account of his experiences in Ireland. The three volumes are named: Ave, Salve and Vale. Vale begins: It was about the time of the publication of my letter to the Irish Times, mentioned in the last pages of Salve, that I received from the French Consul an invitation to dinner to meet the Secretary of the Consulate, M. Orange, a young man, a poet, au moins il a publie un volume de vers chez Lemerre. The Meaulles, Monsieur et Madame, are among my pleasantest memories of Dublin, and on the night in question, when it was time to bid our host and hostess goodnight, I suggested to Orange that we should walk back to Dublin together, thinking that perhaps he might like to talk French poetry with me. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.