The Arch-Satirist by Frances Fenwick Williams
QR code
"The Arch-Satirist" by Frances Fenwick Williams is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of creativity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships through the lives of its characters. The narrative centers around the characters Gerald Amherst, an artist with a pragmatic outlook on life, and Leo Ricossia, a young poet battling inner demons and addiction, both navigating the blurred lines between genius and depravity. At the start
of the novel, the focus is on a conversation between Amherst and Ricossia in a dimly lit studio. Ricossia passionately discusses his worldview, expressing a desire to indulge in life's pleasures despite his declining health. Their dynamic reveals a contrast between Amherst's grounded nature and Ricossia's chaotic spirit. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of artistic genius, self-destruction, and the impacts of societal expectations and personal choices as the characters confront their inner turmoil and external realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
About this eBook
| Creator | Williams, Frances Fenwick, 1878-1957 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Title | The Arch-Satirist |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Self-sacrifice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Montréal (Québec) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44419 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 589 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!