| Author |
Moore, George, 1852-1933 |
| Title |
Confessions of a Young Man
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #12278
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| Credits |
Produced by David Newman and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Confessions of a Young Man" by George Moore is an autobiographical work that can be classified as a literary memoir, written during the late 19th century. This engaging narrative reflects the author's personal journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of the tumultuous literary rebellion in England against Victorian morality. Through vivid introspection, George Moore explores themes of identity, art, and the human condition, as he grapples with his own desires and ambitions, particularly focusing on his aspirations to become a painter. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Moore's reflections on the influences that shaped his youth and artistic ambitions. He begins by recounting his childhood experiences, touching on literary awakening sparked during a family journey in a coach. The excitement surrounding literature leads him to delve into various writings, notably those of Shelley, which would profoundly influence his worldview. As he navigates his adolescent years filled with idleness and the prescriptive expectations of adulthood, he reveals his struggle with personal ambitions, leading to eventual aspirations of studying art in France. The early chapters resonate with an earnest desire for freedom, the exploration of existential thoughts, and an emerging commitment to living authentically, setting the tone for the rest of the memoir as he seeks to find his place within the world of art and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
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| Subject |
Moore, George, 1852-1933
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11654 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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