| Author |
Zangwill, Louis, 1869-1938 |
| Title |
Cleo The Magnificent; Or, The Muse of the Real: A Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Edwards, Stephanie Eason, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"Cleo The Magnificent; Or, The Muse of the Real: A Novel" by Louis Zangwill is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the struggles of its protagonist, Morgan Druce, a poet grappling with self-doubt, ambition, and the realities of life versus artistic aspiration. Set against a backdrop of complex relationships, including his friendship with the cynical novelist Robert Ingram, the narrative explores themes of artistic integrity and the sacrifices associated with pursuing one's passions. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Morgan Druce and Robert Ingram, who are engaged in a candid conversation by the fireside. Morgan reveals his turmoil over his failed attempts at poetry, grappling with the burdens of artistic ambition and a sense of existential crisis. Ingram, embodying a jaded perspective, acknowledges their differing temperaments and offers advice that seems both practical and dismissive. As their dialogue unfolds, Morgan reflects on his past, revealing a history of familial conflict over his artistic dreams, as well as the anguish of feeling friendless and unsupported in his creative journey. The opening establishes a rich emotional landscape that hints at the tension between aspiration and reality, setting the stage for Morgan's evolving narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29207 |
| Release Date |
Jun 23, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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