The Pest by W. Teignmouth Shore

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Author Shore, W. Teignmouth (William Teignmouth), 1865-1932
Title The Pest
Credits E-text prepared by Clarity, Cindy Beyer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "The Pest" by W. Teignmouth Shore is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around George Maddison, a successful painter, who unexpectedly reunites with Marian, a woman from his past who is now a curate's wife. Their encounter stirs complex emotions as they navigate their respective dissatisfaction with their current lives and the longing for something more fulfilling. At the start of the novel, the setting is a dreary and foggy afternoon in London, introducing George Maddison as he strolls through the city, contemplating his new association with the Royal Academy. He then encounters Marian Lewis, who has just married the curate Edward Squire. Their conversation reveals their mixed feelings about their lives and the constraints imposed by societal expectations. This initial meeting sets the stage for the ensuing conflict and the exploration of themes such as ambition, desire, and the struggle for individual freedom, as both characters grapple with their past and the limitations of their present circumstances. The opening establishes a poignant tension that hints at the personal revolutions that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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