Thorley Weir by E. F. Benson

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Author Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
Title Thorley Weir
Credits E-text prepared by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library)
Summary "Thorley Weir" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Arthur Craddock, a middle-aged art critic, who is visiting his friend Philip Wroughton and his attractive daughter, Joyce. The narrative introduces themes of desire, ambition, and artistic appreciation, set against the backdrop of a hot summer day by the Thames. The opening of the book paints an evocative picture of a particularly stifling June day, leading Arthur Craddock to relive his anticipation of visiting his friend’s riverside home. As he navigates his complex feelings towards the charming and youthful Joyce, the dynamics of their interactions highlight a blend of admiration and self-awareness regarding their age difference. Through Craddock's thoughts, the story hints at his aspirations to acquire both Joyce’s admiration and her father’s Reynolds portrait, exploring his perceptions of beauty and potential regret tied to his material desires. Such exchanges foreshadow a deeper exploration of relationships, artistic integrity, and the underlying tensions between ambition and genuine connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Dramatists -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject Painters -- Fiction
Subject Critics -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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