Woman and Artist by Max O'Rell
"Woman and Artist" by Max O'Rell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of Philip Grantham, a painter, and his wife Dora, as they navigate love, ambition, and the challenges of artistic life in England. Central to the plot is the couple's relationship and the tensions that arise with Philip's desire for wealth and recognition in his artistic career. The opening of the novel introduces
the characters and their domestic life, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. It highlights Philip's home in St. John's Wood, a hub for artists and intellects, and reveals his growing success as a painter. Dora is depicted as a supportive and deeply caring wife who plays a critical role in Philip's artistic endeavors. As the narrative begins to unfold, it hints at conflicts that arise from ambitions, societal expectations, and the complexities of their marriage, especially as Philip grapples with a secret invention that could change their fortunes while Dora is confounded by his sudden change in demeanor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | Woman and Artist |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Meehan 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: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Married people -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bohemianism -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38532 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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