The Romantic Lady by Michael Arlen
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"The Romantic Lady" by Michael Arlen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Noël Anson, a man whose chance encounter with a mysterious and captivating lady leads him into a delicate exploration of desires, relationships, and the complexities of romantic encounters. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of Noël's reunion with his old friend, leading to the revealing tale about an enchanting woman he met
at the theater. At the start of the novel, Noël Anson recounts a pivotal night at the theater where he becomes entranced by a beautiful woman in a white dress. In his attempt to connect with her, he sends a note inviting her for supper, setting off a series of events filled with flirtation and intrigue. Their conversation reveals the woman's charm and poise as they delve into deeper emotional territory, exploring themes of unfulfilled desires and the impact of societal expectations on personal relationships. The opening illustrates not only the magnetic allure of the titular romantic lady but also the fleeting nature of such enchanting encounters, leaving an impression of longing and inevitable separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Arlen, Michael, 1895-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Romantic Lady |
| Contents | The romantic lady -- Fay Richmond -- Consuelo -- The romance of Iris Poole. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46217 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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