The White Shield by Myrtle Reed
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"The White Shield" by Myrtle Reed is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the author's vivid imagination and ability to blend pathos with humor, while exploring themes of love, art, and the human experience. Central to the stories are characters navigating their emotions and aspirations, such as the artist Joe Hayward, whose journey of self-discovery unfolds alongside romantic entanglements. The opening of "The White Shield"
introduces us to Joe Hayward, a dedicated yet struggling artist preparing for his first exhibition. Despite his hard work and ambition, he grapples with a sense of incompleteness in his art, frequently haunted by the elusive "something" he feels is missing. The narrative shifts when he encounters Constance Grey, a captivating woman who shares her candid thoughts about his paintings. As moments of introspection and celebration intersect with the budding connection between Joe and Constance, the story begins to delve into the complexities of love and artistic expression. Through their interaction, Reed sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the relationship between personal fulfillment and romantic ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reed, Myrtle, 1874-1911 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stevens, Dalton, 1878-1939 |
| Title | The White Shield |
| Contents | The white shield -- An international affair -- A child of silence -- The dweller in Bohemia -- A minor chord -- The Madonna of the tambourine -- A mistress of art -- A rosary of tears -- The roses and the song -- A laggard in love -- Träumerei -- "Swing low, sweet chariot" -- The face of the master -- A reasonable courtship -- Elmiry Ann's valentine -- The knighthood of Tony -- Her volunteer -- In reflected glory -- The house beautiful -- From a human standpoint. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, D Alexander, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Love stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47385 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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