The Wings of Icarus: Being the Life of One Emilia Fletcher (1894) is a novel written by Laurence Alma Tadema. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Emilia Fletcher, a young woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of society and pursue her dreams.Emilia is a talented artist who longs to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts in London. However, her father, a wealthy banker, disapproves of her ambitions...