Love's Usuries by Louis Creswicke

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Author Creswicke, Louis
Title Love's Usuries
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Love's usuries -- A quaint elopement -- Trooper Jones of the Light Brigade -- The "Celibate" Club (dialogue) -- In the cradle of the deep -- Some crazy patchwork -- "The soul of me" -- In a cornfield (dialogue) -- On the eve of the regatta -- Peach bloom -- Twin souls (dialogue) -- Pain's pensioners -- For love or science? -- Romance of the coulisses.
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Summary "Love's Usuries" by Louis Creswicke is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to artist Lionel Bentham, who reflects on his reencounter with friends and the complex nature of love intertwined with pain and sacrifice. Central to this narrative is Bentham's introspection as he recounts various tales of love's fervor and subsequent heartbreak, ultimately considering the nuanced relationship between art and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it. At the start of the narrative, we witness Bentham's reunion with a friend, leading to a discussion about past relationships and their impact on life and creativity. Through Bentham's casual but profound conversations, he recounts poignant stories of love, loss, and the sacrifices made for passion, revealing how each anecdote symbolizes broader themes of devotion and the often-painful realities of love. The opening thus paints a rich, emotive landscape where personal experiences and artistic expression converge, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of love's complexities throughout the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 33380
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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