"A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock
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"A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ouida Angelo, a bold and talented sculptress in New York City, and her complex relationships with various characters, including the passionate preacher Horatio Nugent and her model Paul Strogoff. The narrative delves into themes of morality, artistic expression, and personal redemption, capturing the tensions between society's expectations
and personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces a duality of excitement and conflict within New York society sparked by Ouida's daring artistic work and a sermon by the charismatic preacher Horatio Nugent, who condemns her artistry as immoral. As the congregation grapples with their pretense of piety amidst their own failings, the reader is introduced to the actors in this drama—Ouida, who feels both inspired and persecuted, and Horatio, who struggles with his feelings for her despite denouncing her art. Additionally, the story introduces Ivan Strogoff, a Russian nobleman, and his son Paul, who navigate their own hardships, ultimately leading Paul to become a model for Ouida. The narrative hints at the explorations of ambition, love, and moral questions, setting for a deep reflection on the society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Winstock, Melvin G. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00000447 |
| Title | "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress |
| Credits | Sonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65318 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 295 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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