""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a satirical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. The story follows the life of a young man named Philip Held, who is an aspiring artist living in Philadelphia. Philip is a talented painter, but he struggles to make a living from his art. He is also deeply concerned about social justice and the plight of the poor.One day, Philip meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Brunt, who offers him a job as an illustrator for his...