The Eyes of the World is a classic novel written by Harold Bell Wright. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Jerry who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jerry is an aspiring artist who has a passion for painting and wants to make a name for himself in the art world. However, his dreams are shattered when he is diagnosed with a rare eye disease that threatens to take away his sight. Desperate to find a cure, Jerry travels to Europe where he meets a group of artists who inspire him to continue pursuing his passion. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Marcia who shares his love of art. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Marcia is engaged to another man.As Jerry struggles to come to terms with his illness and his feelings for Marcia, he begins to see the world in a new way. He realizes that there is more to life than just his own desires and that he has the power to make a difference in the lives of others. With the help of his new friends and his own inner strength, Jerry learns to overcome his obstacles and find true happiness.The Eyes of the World is a powerful and inspiring story about the human spirit and the power of art to transform lives. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.1914. Another story of the West from Wright, who, prior to his artistic and writing career, served as a minister. The book begins: It was winter-cold and snow and ice and naked trees and leaden clouds and stinging wind. The house was an ancient mansion on an old street in that city of culture which has given to the history of our nation-to education, to religion, to the sciences, and to the arts-so many illustrious names. 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.