The Penalty by Gouverneur Morris
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"The Penalty" by Gouverneur Morris is a novel that appears to have been written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complexities of love and ambition, focusing on the character Barbara Ferris, a talented young sculptor navigating her artistic pursuits and personal relationships. The opening of the novel introduces us to Barbara Ferris, who reflects on her many romantic entanglements leading up to her 22nd birthday. As she struggles
with self-esteem and societal pressures, the narrative explores her desire to become a serious artist amidst chaotic love affairs. The titular character, a legless beggar known as Blizzard, enters her life, promising a significant transformation as Barbara becomes captivated by his striking face, envisioning a masterpiece inspired by his tragic yet powerful presence. Their encounter foreshadows a deepening connection that intertwines art with underlying themes of despair, societal judgment, and the search for identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Morris, Gouverneur, 1876-1953 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 |
| Title | The Penalty |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Women sculptors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Beggars -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12557 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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