| Author |
James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
| Title |
The Tragic Muse
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragic_Muse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chuck Greif, R. Cedron, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Europe
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| Summary |
"The Tragic Muse" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complex themes of art and the artistic life, delving into the sacrifices and choices faced by those who seek to pursue their passion for the arts. The story centers around a young man named Nicholas Dormer, who grapples with the conflict between public life and artistic ambition, as well as the intriguing yet challenging figure of Miriam Rooth, a theatrical actress who embodies the struggles of pursuing art in a society that often undervalues it. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Dormer family, who are visiting the Salon in Paris, where art mingles with social dynamics. Nicholas, joined by his sisters and mother, appears disenchanted but is drawn to the vibrant artistic atmosphere. The narrative highlights Nicholas's conversations with his family about their different perceptions of art, as well as his interactions with an eccentric character named Gabriel Nash. These early interactions set the stage for exploring deeper conflicts surrounding societal expectations, personal ambition, and the nuances of artistic identity as they unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Artists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Theater -- Fiction
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Actresses -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20085 |
| Release Date |
Dec 10, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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